Author Archives: bonnevivantelife

Heart of a Honey Badger

Posted on May 7, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

A few years ago, I was running 40-50 miles a week, had several race bibs, and even placed first in my age division in a 5K (total fluke–there were literally only 2 other women in my age group); And yet … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Glennon

Posted on May 5, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Last night I went to a presentation and book signing with an author I greatly admire, Glennon Doyle Melton. She created Momastery and Love Revolutions, and I signed on to be a Monkee years ago before she really hit it big … Continue reading →

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Shhh!!!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I have officially become the crazy old lady who barks at strangers. I used to be the crazy young woman who yelled at passers-by, but that was when I was a College Student at Happy Hour. I’m surprised the “old … Continue reading →

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Habit of Despair

Posted on April 26, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

  Old habits die hard, and new ones are just as hard to create. There used to be a universally accepted myth that it took 21 days to form a new habit–Floss daily! Stop smoking! Make your bed! No one … Continue reading →

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Good-bye, Mr. Mike

Posted on April 22, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

The world lost a bright light on Easter Sunday. Mr. Michael Jefferson, Jr., was murdered. His light first shone in my world five years ago. He was the director of the before and after-care program at my son’s school. He … Continue reading →

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Practice Does Not Make Perfect

Posted on April 22, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

“Practice makes perfect,” La Chica says as I tell her we need to practice her math facts like her teacher suggests. “No,” I tell her, “Practice is practice. There is no perfect.” She wonders why she needs to practice then. … Continue reading →

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Love Wins

Posted on April 18, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I may not have a lasting relationship to show for this, so you may not believe I am an authority on this when I say this, but I know Glennon Doyle Melton is right when she says Love Wins. Because … Continue reading →

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Stay in Your Own Lane

Posted on April 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

La Chica runs over to me to tattle on her brother. She has deemed his table manners to be atrocious and is so offended by them, she insists I take immediate action. The Boy mutters, “Stay in your own lane.” … Continue reading →

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The Family That Bikes Together, Falls Together

Posted on April 10, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve done it again. I’ve done yet another thing I swore PK (Pre-Kids) that I would nevereverEVER do. I promise you, you will roll your eyes, and you will definitely lose respect for me if you ever had any in … Continue reading →

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Throwing Up My MEssiness–My Messy Beautiful

Posted on April 7, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

There are very few things I am good at. When I say “few,” I mean 5. I am a good baker. I am very good at yelling at my kids. I excel at injuring myself on a regular basis (traumatic … Continue reading →

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