Stephanie Drenka

No Day But Today

Life
“There’s only us. There’s only this. Forget regret. Or life is yours to miss. No other road. No other way. No day but today.” (Jonathan Larson, Rent) Sooooooo, I did a thing this week. 😬 Decided to bet on myself for a change. Gave notice at work, and will be going off on my own ...

The Ultimate List of Resources & Tools for Bloggers

Tech
Although it’s been a few years since my official Fairyblogmother days ended, I’ve never quite hung up my hat. In the past year, it’s been a privilege to help launch blogs/websites for several friends and family members. (Shout out to Yvonne, Nichole, Allison, Kristina, and LaCriessia) With so many of my friends joining the fray, ...

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The Unwelcome Dinner Guest

Social Justice
Introducing myself always seems to come with a series of disclaimers. My name is Stephanie Drenka. But, the name alone belies a complex identity as an Korean adoptee raised by a white Catholic family in a small, predominantly white middle-upper class suburb of Texas, and married to a white man. I say all this because ...

Do You Hear the People Sing?

Social Justice
A short post today, because after another night of protest and marching, I am tired. My voice is hoarse from chanting, and the words run dry. These photos shouldn’t need much explanation. How much more symbolic can you get than a hearse and coffin leading the march through downtown Dallas to the Police Association building? ...

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Rest for the Weary: Social Justice and Solidarity

Life•Social Justice
Behold the brave battalion that stands side by side Too few in number and too proud to hide Then say to the others who did not follow through You’re still our brothers, and we will fight for you (“Newsies”) I’ll never understand people who disparage peaceful protestors. I’ve read terrible commentary these past few days ...

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Visual storyteller from Dallas with a minimalist wardrobe, perpetual case of wanderlust, and heart for social justice.

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