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Brenda

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joined on 10/07/05
last updated 08/06/08
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Quelli chiamo "l'amico"

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So true!

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Who would've thought!

Be kinder than necessary,
for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Live simply,
Love generously,
Care deeply,
Speak kindly.......
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...

It's about learning to dance in the rain
Tue, April 22, 2008 - 6:10 PM permalink - 8 comments
 
Last night, I had the absolute pleasure of attending Whirly Girl's daughter's birthday pajama party. Granted, I had no clue that I would become an all night participant, but stay I did! This is what they taught me..

.... On those days when you just can't take life any longer & think you're crying when your kids can't see and/or hear you... they hear you sobbing and let you think you have them fooled

.... Secrets are meant to be kept - no ifs, ands, or buts about it

.... We don't w... read more
Sat, December 8, 2007 - 1:34 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
Trust is:

Letting others know your feelings, emotions and reactions, and having the confidence in them to respect you and to not take advantage of you.

Assuming that others will not intentionally hurt you.

The ability to let others into your life so that you and they can create a relationship built on an understanding of mutual respect, caring, and concern to assist one another in growing and maturing independently.

The glue or cement of relationships.

The act of placing yo... read more
Sat, October 27, 2007 - 1:55 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
I wish I "could've" prevented the inevitable from occurring. I "should've" seen the recipe for disaster. If I could turn back the clock by a mere month, I "would've" done everything in my power to change the outcome. Sadly enough, I'm only human and as much as I'd like to believe I can control unfortunate situations from happening, it's out of my control. Yet...I sit here today, beating myself up for not being a better "best" friend. On Friday, my best friend violated her parole and now ... read more
Sun, September 23, 2007 - 2:53 PM permalink - 6 comments
 
Why is it that I think (or at least must've thought) that with ALL of the people I'd meet at Burning Man, the ones I most wanted to keep in contact with are the ones I forgot to get the numbers of!?! I am bummed beyond belief! I met THEE coolest group of women from a camp that collected panties and then gave out chocolate chip cookies in return for each pair they received - clean or worn! I really can't attest to the chocolate chip cookie thing . I went by their camp once and couldn't fin... read more
Tue, September 11, 2007 - 6:17 PM permalink - 7 comments
 
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A glimpse of me

Gender
Female
Age
51
Location
about me
I'm outgoing, generous, confident, have a great sense of humor, witty, whimsical, serious (when the ocassion calls for it), open & honest (sometimes to a fault), loyal, compassionate, outspoken (people never have to wonder where they stand with me), fiercely protective of my friends and love being around fun people. I love hanging out at the beach and as such, the sun has not been kind to me <sigh>. I have a passion for life and those in my life.
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And so they said..

December 25, 2007
On this holiday that we share i wanted to let you know how much i appreciate you and your light and am thankful for all the wonderful moments we have shared. You are definitely one of life's amazing gifts.
October 20, 2005
Brenda's openness and joy for the experiences of her life are unmatched. We can learn something really valuable from her as she responds, reacts and totally INTERacts with everyone she's around. Just hang out with her awhile -- you will smile and laugh, so get ready.

She has wonderful gift that allows her to see even your smallest talent or value. She'll celebrate it and she'll encourage you to grow it. And if it's something that really makes you look good, she'll be sure to nudge you into the spotlight so others can applaud you.

And did you know, she also has a town named after her? It's called "BettyTown" and I hear that it's ALWAYS the rad place to be, when it's around (it sorta pops up like Brigadoon does). And, since it's Brenda's town "Everybody's welcome!......b.y.o.b."
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