Author Archives: Brenda

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

Roasted Eggplant Soup

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When I started living alone, I promised myself that I wouldn’t subsist solely on omelets and veggie pasta dishes. For the most part, I’ve kept that promise. But lately I’ve been too busy and rushed to cook for myself, and … Continue reading

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Book Review: Boat Girl by Melanie Neale

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I was immediately drawn to Boat Girl: A Memoir of Youth, Love, and Fiberglass by Melanie Neale. This memoir is a series of increasingly connected vignettes, starting when Melanie was very young, which together paint a larger picture of boat … Continue reading

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Soulation Gold Gathering

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A couple of years ago, my friend Hillary suggested I read Ruby Slippers by Jonalyn Fincher. Hillary’s brother-in-law is a staff writer for Soulation, the ministry Jonalyn runs with her husband Dale, and she’d met Jonalyn when she came to … Continue reading

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Gold Gathering Preview

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I spent (most of) last week and weekend in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for the Soulation Gold Gathering. It was an amazing, refreshing experience. There are so many things I want to share about it, but my re-entry into regular life … Continue reading

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September Book List

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Life After Life by Kate Atkinson (4 stars)A twisty nautilus of a novel that kind of blew my mind. On a cold, snowy English night several years before WWI begins, Ursula is born. Several years later she drowns… and is … Continue reading

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