Brenda Reeves
Brenda, a former special education teacher/resource specialist, claims the title "Jane-of-all-Trades" and has been accused of being a free spirit and a dreamer. Her formal education includes a B.A. in English/creative writing and an M.A. in special education/learning disabilities.
An incurable animal lover, she volunteers for the Kentucky Humane Society by fostering cats and dogs. That's in addition to caring for her own four dogs and two cats. Brenda also writes on the topics of gardening, art and DIY for Demand Studios. Brenda wants to do it all, and so far she's taught herself to knit, crochet, lay ceramic tile and laminate flooring, change a toilet, and fix just about anything else around the house.
She's also an avid gardener and studied horticulture at UCLA. You'll find Brenda working in her yard from the beginning of spring to the end of fall. She has studied art extensively and has a passion for painting portraits in oil. She's in the process of teaching herself to paint with colored pencils. You can find Brenda at her blog where she rambles about life. "Connect with"
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Rescuing Wild Baby Birds
It's not unusual to find wild baby birds on the ground in the spring. Knowing what to do when finding one, is crucial for the survival of the bird.
Apr 25, 2012
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Tips to Help Your Child with Spelling
A student once asked his teacher how he could look up a spelling word if he couldn't spell: He made an excellent point.
Dec 2, 2011
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What's So Racist About Little Black Sambo?
Minstrel shows from 1830 to 1890 gave birth to mocking caricatures of slaves in America and carried this over to film and literature in the 20th century.
Nov 20, 2011
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Geraniums are Houseplants Too
Easy care geraniums make lovely landscape ornamentals, but few flower enthusiasts think of them as houseplants.
Oct 31, 2011
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New Age Interior Design: The Spirit of Home
Spiritual interior design nourishes body, mind and soul. It transforms our living spaces into sacred, meaningful places of comfort and self-expression.
Oct 17, 2011
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Art Deco Interior Design
Art deco design stormed the design scene between 1920 and 1940. This "new modern" in interior design was gaudy yet glamorous and as energetic as the era.
Oct 6, 2011
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How to Become a Professional Parapsychologist
If you want a career in parapsychology, first you must understand what parapsychologists do. Secondly, a background or desire to study science is mandatory.
Sep 27, 2011
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How to Help Someone Suffering with Depression
Helping a loved one in mental distress can be as simple as listening and showing them appreciation and providing them with help on day to day tasks.
Aug 28, 2011
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Succulents as Houseplants
If you love succulents, but they can't survive in your cold climate, grow them as houseplants all year long or overwinter them as houseplants.
Aug 3, 2011
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Colored Art Pencils
Choosing the right brand of colored art pencils might be a daunting task for beginning colored pencil artists. Experiment with different brands at first.
Feb 9, 2011
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