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 →

Myla Smith "Hiding Places" Giveaway

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My friend Myla Smith will release her third studio album, Hiding Places, on September 10! She and the album were featured in Billboard magazine last week (and also the Memphis Flyer). I’ve been singing along to Myla’s songs since her coffee-shop … Continue reading

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August Book List

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A little late, but it’s a holiday! The Best Worst Thing: A Memoir by Kristen K. Brown (3 stars)Kristen’s husband, Todd, died suddenly of a heart attack when they were both in their early 30s. This memoir recounts their courtship … Continue reading

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What I’m Into: August

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Time to link up with HopefulLeigh again for What I’m Into! August General Highlights:I had an excellent 34th birthday with friends and family, went to Miami and the Keys, and continued my Story 101 class. It was an eventful month … Continue reading

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Turtle Power

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I’ve mentioned that on my birthday, my mom and I rode bikes on the Greenline. The Greenline crosses over the Wolf River, and there’s a swampy area just before it (on the Shelby Farms side) where I’d seen flocks of … Continue reading

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Life Lately 8/26

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I try to keep “My Weekend” posts to a minimum here, but this one was pretty cool! When I was in seventh grade, I met a girl named Carissa and we became fast friends. Together we went to some of … Continue reading

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