Brenda’s Blog
2025 has been an amazing year for me and my book, MAYA BLUE A MEMOIR OF SURVIVAL. I’m excited to say MAYA BLUE was nominated for the prestigious 2025 Kirkus Prize. It was chosen as one of Maria Shriver’s 2025 Best Summer Reads, received the 2025 Readers’ Favorite Bronze Award, and was named one of
This week there was a backlash about a weight-loss ad, featuring a blonde, a string bikini and the words, “Are
This week Gayle and Lee, my two best girlfriends since high school, emailed that they want to come with me
The first time I went to a concert, I saw the Rolling Stones. It was their second U.S. performance: June
This morning I drove to Fredericksburg, a quaint, old German town in the Texas Hill Country. The abundance of spring
This year, 2015, marks Lancôme’s 80th anniversary. What began in 1935, as a French fragrance house, is now one of
One of my mother’s favorite things to say is, “You have no idea what it’s like to get older.” I’m
Last week another one of my girlfriends lost her husband. I’m devastated for her and their sons. Her husband was
My hands look like those of a 200-hundred-year-old gargoyle that’s been clinging to the side of Notre Dame: They’re gnarled
Wednesday, March 11, 2015 through Wednesday, March 18, 2015 All Neiman Marcus Locations Since 1994, every spring and fall, Neiman
Anyone who watched the actors on the red carpet at this year’s Oscars was aware of the hashtag #AskHerMore. Reese
Kat Edmonson is one of those rare singer/songwriters who can turn one word into an entire storyline. Her voice is
Have you ever thought about how many times you use the word love? “I love this sweater,” or “I love
Fueled by an endless supply of cocaine and vodka, my first husband fired a bullet through a closed door, into
One of my favorite movies is Working Girl. It’s one of those films I can watch again and again. Working
FRIENDS, This is the first time I’ve used 1010ParkPlace to ask for your help. Ninety beagles in Louisiana are being
When I think about pairing something inexpensive, together with something that makes me gulp when I hand the salesclerk my
New Year’s Eve, Goldie, my best girlfriend in the world, died. I’m still broken-hearted. Goldie was a great dog! Smart,
One of the best New Year’s resolutions you’ll ever make is to CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET! How many times do