Author Archives: bonnevivantelife

Full of Fear

Posted on July 21, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

  I am full of fear. And that’s a good thing. It’s all the rage now to proclaim oneself “fearless.” I understand the sentiment behind that proclamation, but I don’t think it’s the right word. It means “free from fear, … Continue reading →

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Hello From the Other Side

Posted on July 11, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

I call home and a strange man answers, “Hello?” I’m silent for a moment, unsure of what to say. “Hey,” I say, as I wonder if I’ve dialed the wrong number. “Oh, Hi Mommy!” my 12-year-old son answers cheerfully. As … Continue reading →

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She Said Stop

Posted on June 10, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

  One of my favorite sounds is the laughter of my children. When they’re tickling each other, when they’re chasing each other, when they’re wrestling with each other. The infectious belly laughs and squeals warm my heart. One child tickles, … Continue reading →

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How to Stop Your Own Suffering

Posted on April 29, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

When people ask what benefits I derive from my meditation practice, I find myself at a loss for words. Imagine that, me of all people not able to provide a sufficient answer. I know what it feels like, I know … Continue reading →

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Grace, Hope & Lebenslüge

Posted on April 23, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

Lebenslüge. Life lies. What a great German phrase  a new friend shared with me. She asked me at the end of our first meeting, why I tell myself life lies, lebenslüge. I couldn’t answer her immediately because I fell in … Continue reading →

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Irish Times

Posted on March 31, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

The kids and I went Adventuring. We actually spent 7 days in Ireland, but we’ve come to call living life “Adventuring.” We took off with plans to see and do a lot of fun and beautiful things. The Boy had … Continue reading →

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The Secret to a Successful Relationship

Posted on March 20, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

My friends finally conceded it is difficult to date me. I’m a little complex, a bit of an overthinker, and not very conventional. I’m an acquired taste. My friends declared I needed to date my equal, and I shouldn’t waste … Continue reading →

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Messy, Beautiful Pies

Posted on March 4, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

“I became a little more responsible and dependable today,” La Chica whispered to me as she walked through the front door after school. Her wonderful 9-year-old little brain operates a little different than mine does, than many other brains in … Continue reading →

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How to Die Happy

Posted on February 26, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

We all curate our personal brand on social media platforms now. As authentic as I proclaim to be, I admit that there is definitely some curating going on. Like I clear the clutter in the house before people come over, … Continue reading →

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Lessons From Parental Discretion

Posted on February 21, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

  I love being in my band, Parental Discretion. We have really cool t-shirts, but more importantly, playing music with other people is magical. Being held accountable by your band members makes me a better drummer. I’ve only been playing … Continue reading →

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