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 →

Ode to Summer

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My happy place Summer solstice: one of the happiest days of my year! The older I get, the more intensely I dread winter and love summer. Summer means happiness to me: sunshine, cold drinks and an abundance of fresh produce, … Continue reading

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All Who Wander

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  Source: Andrew at Cuba Gallery. Beautiful work! Throughout my teen years, I tried on a lot of denominations and schools of Christian thought. (There was a brief period in college when I labeled myself “Catholibapticostal.”) While I liked certain aspects … Continue reading

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Book Reviews: The Vogue Factor // This Girl // Forever, Interrupted

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I have several Netgalley reviews to burn off, so I’m putting them all in one post! The Vogue Factor by Kirstie Clements – Before seeing this book on Netgalley, I had never heard of Kirstie Clements, former editor of Vogue … Continue reading

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Father’s Day

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Me and my dad, 1979 I know how fortunate I am to have a great relationship with my dad. So many people my age (including some of my friends) have already lost their fathers, or are estranged from them for … Continue reading

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Polka Dot Tablecloth

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Another project I tackled on my recent crafting spree is this DIY polka dot tablecloth from Oh Happy Day! I don’t usually cover my dining table, but this simple design really spoke to me. I bought a $10 tan tablecloth … Continue reading

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