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 →What Tiger Eyes Taught Me About Community
January 15, 2014Last weekend, the movie adaptation of Tiger Eyes aired on TV. Tiger Eyes has always been my favorite Judy Blume book. It’s about Davey, a Jersey girl whose father is shot and killed one summer night. After the funeral, … Continue reading
Book Review: The Here and Now by Ann Brashares
January 13, 2014Meet seventeen-year-old Prenna James, who immigrated to New York when she was twelve. Except Prenna didn’t come from a different country. She came from a different time. So begins the official summary of Ann Brashares’ latest, The Here and Now. … Continue reading
Eye Mask DIY
January 10, 2014I’ve mentioned that I’ve had some ongoing eye troubles, which is why I’m wearing glasses most of the time. In early November I got an ulcer in my eye, aka keratitis (don’t click if you’re squeamish), and I promise it’s … Continue reading
One Word: Alive
January 9, 2014Last January I became aware of a movement called One Word 365. For those who haven’t heard about it, the idea is that instead of making New Year’s resolutions, you choose one word to guide your thoughts and goals … Continue reading
New Year, New Blog
January 8, 2014Welcome to the brand new Don’t Stop Believing! This move has been in the works for a LONG time. First I had to decide that I was worth a shiny new template, domain, and move to WordPress, and then … Continue reading
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