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Some Assembly Required

Posted on March 18, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

A sure sign of success of a divorced woman: Assembling not one, but TWO shelving systems. In under an hour. All by myself. Without breaking any pieces. And not one, but BOTH of them are assembled CORRECTLY. And not to … Continue reading →

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This Is Your Brain on Misinformation

Posted on March 13, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I wanted to follow up with more thoughts and lessons learned from my brain injury that I think are really important for all of us to be aware of. First, you need to know I’m not competent. Granted, on a … Continue reading →

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If Only I Had a Brain

Posted on March 12, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

The Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz had it right–of all things, the brain is what you should ask for. As you’ve read, I suffered a concussion 3 weeks ago. I’m only now just recovering, thanks to the amazing clinicians … Continue reading →

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Garden State of Mind

Posted on March 3, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Without fail, no matter how many years it’s been since I’ve lived here (22 years, but who’s counting?), every time I find myself sitting in traffic on Route 17 in Bergen County, NJ, my entire body sighs, and thinks: “Home.” … Continue reading →

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“Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself”–Unknown

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Go ahead, read that quote again and let it sink in. I’ll wait. It’s a good one, huh? I’d love to say I’m a good enough writer to have made that one up, but it’s from the lululemon manifesto. Honestly, … Continue reading →

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Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Posted on February 23, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

“We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say — and to feel — “Yes, that’s the way it is, … Continue reading →

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In the Thick of It

Posted on February 20, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I hit the flying trapeze again and shared some pictures with friends. I was so proud of myself. When I looked at the photos, I noted to a friend how I didn’t realize I was THAT THICK. I was surprised … Continue reading →

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Julia

Posted on February 15, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

“Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it just to reach you, Julia”–Lyric by John Lennon, in his song to his mother, Julia. I saw this at the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore (HIGHLY recommend by … Continue reading →

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Online Dating Tips For Men (or Why I Haven’t Met Anyone I Like Yet)

Posted on February 12, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Special Valentine’s Day Edition. Consider this a public service–some helpful tips for men who want to be successful in their online dating ventures, based on my sociological research project that is Online Dating. You’re welcome: 1. Under the category to … Continue reading →

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Fun. Some Nights at least.

Posted on February 7, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Several of my friends recently noted that I was their “fun” friend. The go-to friend to plan outings to have a good time. Thanks, I said. But then it got me thinking–what was it about me that was “fun?” I … Continue reading →

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