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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 →

More, More, More

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One of my first Story 101 assignments, which we’ve continued to discuss throughout the class, was to “write the hard thing.” Seven weeks in, I was still wondering where to start. But one “hard thing” has been nagging at me … Continue reading

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DIY: Gilded Glasses

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My friend Hillary also has an August birthday. While doing reconaissance on her Pinterest for gift ideas, I saw a really cool tumbler glass with gold leafing, ending in a scalloped edge. It had a price to match its decadent … Continue reading

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My Super Sweet 34

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On Friday I kicked off my birthday by sleeping in, then enjoying a smoothie with whipped cream while watching the Today show. I had forgotten it was also Kathie Lee’s birthday, so they were celebrating too. Mid-morning, my mom picked … Continue reading

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Birthday Reflections

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It’s my birthday! Partly inspired by my writing class, I wanted to write a post about “What I Know” at 34. But I came up pretty blank. Lately I feel like I don’t really know anything. It was easier to … Continue reading

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Florida 2013 – Part 2

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After lobstering in the Keys, my family spent the rest of our vacation in Miami. On Sunday my grandfather took us for a boat ride around the bay. We went by the ruins of our favorite restaurant, Shuckers, so I … Continue reading

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