Author Archives: bonnevivantelife

Sisters

Posted on July 16, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Siblings. They’re hard. They’re good. They’re complicated. They’re everything in between. Jeffery Kluger speaks to this eloquently and in depth in The Sibling Effect. The relationships we have with our siblings are unlike any other. How they know us and … Continue reading →

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What To Expect When Hitting Puberty

Posted on June 30, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

News Flash! The Boy has officially embarked on his journey into the world as an individual human being. Before this, he certainly had his own mind and personality and wants and quirks and individuality. But he was, at the core, … Continue reading →

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Like It. Or Not.

Posted on June 8, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

I am full of gratitude for having attended easily the best wedding ever over the weekend. Knowing the bride, I knew it would be fun. But this was truly a magical evening, aside from the love and joy of the … Continue reading →

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Sleep On It

Posted on June 5, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Recently I’ve been jonesing to get back up on the flying trapeze. How bad could it be, if I just go one more time again? Today I’m reminded why I shouldn’t. Because I still suffer the effects of the head … Continue reading →

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The Blame Game

Posted on May 29, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

My children, bless their hearts, drive me insane sometimes. And by “sometimes,” I mean daily. They either love each other or hate each other. And by “hate each other,” I mean attempted homicide. They play lovingly and giggle sweetly with … Continue reading →

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The Truth of Divorce

Posted on May 9, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

“Why did you and Daddy get divorced?” the Boy asked me about a month ago. Good question, I said. I told him I don’t know how to answer that right now in a way he can understand. But that I’d … Continue reading →

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The Power of Being Heard

Posted on April 28, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

It’s pretty bad when gang leaders are calling for peace. As you know, Baltimore is the backdrop of the current crisis of a significant portion of our population who are disenfranchised and frustrated. Of course criminals who resort to breaking … Continue reading →

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Language of Love

Posted on April 26, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Parenting is often on the fly, I’ve come to learn. By that, I mean I make a lot of shit up when posed with hard or unexpected questions. For example, La Chica, age 8, asked recently, “Why do they make … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Daughter

Posted on March 26, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

“You’re just like your father,” my mother would always say to me as I was growing up. And it was never meant as a compliment. There was always a tone of disdain and disgust in her voice. There was never … Continue reading →

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10 Life Lessons Learned From Being a Rock Star

Posted on February 13, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

  After a lifetime of wanting to play the drums, I started playing less than a year ago. Fourteen weeks ago, I joined a rock band. We had our first gig this past weekend. I had been terrified and nervous … Continue reading →

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