Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

Shoes and Fall Fashion

Posted on September 9, 2011

Dear Alfani Leopard Print Heels, When I spotted you two years ago on the shelf at Plato’s Closet, I couldn’t believe my good fortune. You were high quality, filled the animal-print hole in my wardrobe, and only cost eight bucks. … Continue reading →

Posted in fall, fashion

Grace For The Good Girl (etc.)

Posted on September 8, 2011

One of my favorite blogs is Chatting at the Sky. I’m not exaggerating when I say I want to “star” or link to everything Emily posts. Her blog mostly focuses on two concepts: living life in light of God’s grace, and … Continue reading →

Posted in cats, domestic, reading

Roasted Red Peppers (or, Adventures in Canning)

Posted on September 7, 2011

One way or another, I’ve planned to can produce this summer. I planted six tomato plants and expected to be a stewing, soup-making fool by now. Sadly, due to some combination of insects and weeks of extreme heat, I only … Continue reading →

Posted in food, gardening

Summer 2011 By The Numbers!

Posted on September 6, 2011

Now that Labor Day weekend is over, it’s time to tally the stats for summer 2011! States visited: 4 (1 new)Siblings moved to new homes: 2 (that’s 100%)Weddings attended: 1Game show auditions: 1*Nashville trips: 3Major appliance replacements/repairs: 3Parties attended: ManyTrips … Continue reading →

Posted in summer

My Favorite Movies: Walk The Line

Posted on September 2, 2011

Walk The Line, the biopic about Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, deserved every Oscar it won. Although it has upsetting and disturbing elements (as real life often does), it’s a fantastic story of redemption that happens to include some … Continue reading →

Posted in love, movies
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