Tag Archives: happiness

Happy Lights

Posted on December 12, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

“Happy holidays,” we wish friends and strangers. Happy. We want to be happy. We want others to be happy. New shoes make me happy. Vodka makes me happy. The beach makes me happy. My kids’ snuggles makes me happy. But … 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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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

Posted on December 16, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I found this essay last year and I bookmarked it to use when my oldest child asks for the truth about Santa, because I knew this gig wouldn’t last much longer. This wise writer, Martha Brockenbrough, answered her daughter who asked … Continue reading →

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