Brenda McDonald
Cognoscenti contributor
Brenda McDonald is a writer living in Melrose. Her columns have been published in The Christian Science Monitor, Boston Herald and other publications. She is a member of GrubStreet writing center in Boston.
Recently published
In Trump's Use Of The Phrase 'Fake News,' Echoes Of The Past
We must ponder what one who repeatedly utters the phrase “fake news” might be threatened by, writes Brenda McDonald, and gather real news wherever we can.
I'm The Daughter Of A Veteran But Opposed To Trump's Military Parade
My father taught me to love Memorial and Veterans Day parades, writes Brenda McDonald. But President Trump should forget his silly parade and spend the money helping needy veterans.
Overcoming Loss, One Newspaper Delivery At A Time
In the dead of winter, in the predawn dark, the newspaper guy never missed a day. I thought: If he can do it, I can do it.