Brenda HolmesWhat’s in Your Pocket?Growing up in the 60s and 70s was like living in a pocket. You knew all about your pocket but not much about the other pockets…Aug 14, 2017Aug 14, 2017
Brenda HolmesThe Lady Doth Protest too MuchI wanted to march on Jan. 21st but I was road tripping with a friend. She was irritated with me that day for spending so much time looking…Mar 8, 20171Mar 8, 20171
Brenda HolmesWhy I Never MarriedI walked over and introduced myself. I told him I dated his brother in high school and had heard he had died. I wanted to know…..what…Jul 19, 2016Jul 19, 2016
Brenda HolmesThe LibraryThe library was hot and airless. Dust glittered in the sunbeam coming through the open window and settled motionlessly on the books she was…Jul 18, 20163Jul 18, 20163
Brenda HolmesLiving LegacyMy mother never taught me to braid my hair but she taught me the braid love, compassion, and self-sufficiency into my life.Jul 17, 2016Jul 17, 2016
Brenda HolmesMoment by MomentI grew up in a place and time when using shame and withholding approval were common means of shaping children’s behavior to become…Mar 9, 20161Mar 9, 20161