Author Archives: bonnevivantelife
Sex Sells
Have you seen the re-creation of the Sports Illustrated cover using topless plus-size models? It’s hard to miss, as it had made the rounds on traditional and social media. The press has been positive overall–the feedback talks about celebrating the … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues
Tagged body image, exploitation, society standards beuaty
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Lessons from Second Grade
It’s that time of the year again–the end of the school year. When teachers rejoice for a well-deserved break. And when parents seek a better sangria recipe to tide them through a sweltering season of “I’m boooored!”s and “She … Continue reading
George Will, You’ve Broken My Heart
I started the day with my head aching. Steroid injections to the head elicit this type of reaction in the neurologist’s procedure room: “Holy mother of F*CK! I hate you!!” Yes, I’m still being treated for the head injury I … Continue reading
The One Who Got Away
My friend told me a story about a man she dated a handful of times, maybe two handsful of times, years and years ago. He abruptly told her he didn’t think it would work out. Some moments she thinks he … Continue reading
Bad Hair Day
We try to walk to school when we can. It’s a mile through lovely wooded open space. The paths meander through playgrounds and over creeks. This morning we saw a baby bunny in the grass by the path. It looked … Continue reading
Saving Love, Saving Yourself
You cannot save people. You can only love them. Anaïs Nin And sometimes that means you must love them from afar. I have a friend who had difficulty accepting that her now-ex-boyfriend continued to make life decisions that were not … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged love, relationships, sacrifice
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The Bleeding Heart Party
I am ending today’s pity party. We may have one later tonight, or tomorrow, or this long weekend at the beach. But for now, it’s over. Everyone go home. This time my pity party was over a fun date. I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged courage, dating, fears, relationship
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My Kind of Guy
Each time I dip a toe in the dating pool, I learn more about what I want, and don’t want. I want what most people want–someone I find interesting and funny and smart and kind. I’ve realized there are simply … Continue reading
Mommie Dearest
Mother’s Day is here and every year I have a hard time finding the right Hallmark card. I’ve always had a really complicated relationship with my mother. As a young child, I remember being in such awe of her. Her … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Relationships
Tagged mother daughter relationship, Mother's Day, mothers
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Squeal!
I made her blog!!! http://momastery.com/blog/2014/05/09/wait-better-show/ OK, realistically I’m but a mere footnote to Glennon’s amazing Love Firestorm message–of showing up just as you are to make the world a better place. And that none of us are perfect. And that … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, spirituality
Tagged Carry On Warrior, Glennon Doyle Melton, Zach Attack
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Thrive Fully Creative 