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 →Magnetic Norths
January 30, 2014I’m increasingly conscious of the impact of where people are coming from and how we approach life. We all have a few inherent base orientations, base assumptions, or defaults that affect everything we do, say, and think. After struggling … Continue reading
Monday Musings: Frozen
January 27, 2014Last weekend I finally saw Frozen. I absolutely loved it. If you’re unaware of the plot, Frozen is about two sisters, Elsa and Anna, who are princesses. Elsa’s (unexplained) powers over snow and ice turn dangerous when she accidentally strikes … Continue reading
Highly Anticipated
January 23, 2014On a light note and inspired by the bounty of coming-attractions lists out there, here’s a handy schedule of the books, movies, and music I’m most looking forward to in 2014! Hopefully some of them are on your calendar too, … Continue reading
Alive, Deeply
January 21, 2014I chose Alive as my word for 2014 mainly because I’m constantly tempted to shut myself down. Without getting into personality theory (because it would quickly take over this post), I’m inherently sensitive. Since childhood, I’ve had lower lows … Continue reading
A Letter to the Separated
January 17, 2014Dear Divorcing Woman, I’m sorry to be writing these words to you. You probably feel alone right now, but you’re not. You just joined an invisible sisterhood that’s bigger than you ever imagined. The abandoned, the abused, the serially … Continue reading
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