Monthly Archives: November 2013

On Loss and Grief

Posted on November 27, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Grief, my new constant companion, has moved in. I thought I’d take a good look at him since we’re spending so much time together now. And I’ve realized a few things. Grief is not sadness. I get sad when I … Continue reading →

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Just Show Up

Posted on November 26, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

A little over a year ago I decided I wanted to start dating again after a long hiatus, or a sabbatical if you will–because a sabbatical is rest from work. And dating is hard work. When I mentioned this to … Continue reading →

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Are You There God? It’s Me…

Posted on November 23, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I went to church today. I know, normal people wouldn’t make that kind of proclamation, well, at all. Because it’s part of many people’s lives. I am, however, a wretched soul who has always been ambivalent about spirituality, faith, and … Continue reading →

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Double Digits

Posted on November 18, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

My boy turns 10 today. I’ve been responsible for another human being for a decade now. I’ve managed to keep a life alive for 3,650 days. I can’t even keep a houseplant alive for a week. I don’t do a … Continue reading →

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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

Posted on November 7, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Shame. You know I’m a big fan of Shame–dissecting it and putting it down, not being mired in it. I’ve talked a lot about this. You know I’m a huge cheerleader for feeling Enough and being Kind to myself. Much … Continue reading →

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All We Need

Posted on November 3, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

“Faith, Family and Friends. That’s all you need in life. No wait, Love and Kindness too. That’s all you need in life,” declared my 7-year-old daughter. “What?!” I ask. We were out shopping for a frame to display her school … Continue reading →

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