Author Archives: bonnevivantelife

Liquor? But I Didn’t Even Know Her!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I hate it when drivers stop me and ask for directions when I’m running. So I always give them directions to the nearest liquor store. I hope they’re pleasantly surprised when they get there. Because personally, finding myself in front … Continue reading →

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Dazed and Confused

Posted on January 29, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

As you know, I’m dating and not having the best time with it. I’ve tried to maintain a good attitude through it all. At best, the men have not been all that interesting (hint: a bacon-weave meatloaf is not the … Continue reading →

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Become a Lake

Posted on January 28, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

The last couple days I’ve been repeating to myself “Be a lake. Be a lake. Be a lake.” To no avail. I have not evolved into becoming a lake yet; I am still just Batshit Crazy. As you nod in … Continue reading →

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Not a Golden Globe, But a Liebster!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Huge THANKS to mommyverbs for nominating my blog for the Liebster Award!! I feel a great connection with mommyverbs—she’s witty and funny and wise. Through words posted on the interwebs, I feel a quiet calmness and strength about her that … Continue reading →

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Blog of the Year 2012! Woot!!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Once upon a time, in a world without mortgages, ballet recitals, budget cuts at work, or a slowing metabolism, there lived a young girl who dreamed of changing the world through her writing. Anything was possible. She even thought it … Continue reading →

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“The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.”–Gloria Steinem

Posted on January 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

A friend recently shared an Atlantic article from summer 2012: “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All.” An oldie but a goodie. As is usually the case, the universe was speaking to me. I had been struggling with a career decision … Continue reading →

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The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry

Posted on December 19, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

The kids and I were soooo excited to start our daily acts of kindness.  We got our friends involved. We talked about how stopping at 26 seemed both arbitrary and like a token gesture. We talked about how making this … Continue reading →

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#26ActsOfKindness

Posted on December 17, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

A friend and I had been talking lately about how we want to get our kids involved in more meaningful, hands-on volunteering activities. Sure, we donate money to causes throughout the year. That is surely important, and we will continue … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Hater!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

I recently participated in a family meditation retreat over a weekend. I spent an entire weekend in a lodge full of strangers I had never met before. Even roomed with a family I did not know. I told a friend … Continue reading →

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So Misunderstood

Posted on November 23, 2012 by bonnevivantelife

Holidays are a time for thanksgiving; for gratitude of all the gifts, family, and friends in our lives. Then why is it that family gatherings are inevitably like a drunken family therapy session? I cannot be the only person to … Continue reading →

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