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 →

June Book List

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Sorry this is late! Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain (5 stars) An amazing exploration of what it means to be introverted in an extrovert-oriented culture. An introvert herself, Susan Cain … Continue reading

Posted in book reviews, reading

Gulf Coast Beach Trip

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Last weekend I went to Panama City Beach with my sister, BIL, and niece! A couple they know in Dothan has a condo at the beach and kindly offered to let us use it. So I flew down (from Nashville) … Continue reading

Posted in family, florida, friends

Garden Update – June

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My vegetable garden is OUT OF CONTROL! Every evening, when I go out to look at it, I still feel stunned. I love to talk about my garden. A few of my co-workers are now calling me Farmer Brenda and … Continue reading

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The Story Begins

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About a month ago, my friend Esther tweeted me a link to an online writing course in which she had just enrolled. I think you should sign up with me, she said. It was called Story 101, a ten-week writing … Continue reading

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D.J. Stephens Meet and Greet

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On Saturday, I went to a meet and greet with D.J. Stephens, one of my favorite Memphis Tiger basketball players of all time! He just graduated and is eligible for the NBA draft on Thursday (along with Adonis Thomas, who … Continue reading

Posted in friends, tigers
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