Monthly Archives: January 2014

Momma Mia

Posted on January 31, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

My little girl needs a lot of love, and needs to feel it and see it and touch it. In random moments throughout the day, she runs up to me and just says simply, “Momma!” To which I reply as … Continue reading →

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Men Are Like Jeans

Posted on January 28, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I don’t know what it’s like for men when they have to go buy a new pair of jeans. But it’s Pure Hell for women. Magazines routinely offer “helpful” articles about how to choose the “right” cut of jeans for … Continue reading →

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Is Anywhere Safe?

Posted on January 25, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

There was a shooting in the mall two miles down the street from my house today. Chaos ensued. It was a Saturday morning, families everywhere. Facebook and Twitter lit up, texts were flying, everyone worried about loved ones. Some friends … Continue reading →

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What Is Love?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Love is a 40-year-old woman choosing to be trapped in a car barreling through the Midwest for 7 hours with two small children who won’t stop singing the Beastie Boys’ “Brass Monkey”–only they’ve made up their own words to the … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With You?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

There seems to be a recent movement against striving for perfection, and instead embracing who we are. I love this idea. What I don’t like is how it’s being framed in much of the media. I’m bombarded by articles with … Continue reading →

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The “Dating Tips For Men” Series Returns

Posted on January 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

After my last relationship ended, my friends asked when I would start dating again. I have no idea, I said. Again, I’m not a planner like that. It will happen when it happens. I’ll be ready when I’m good and … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Treasures

Posted on January 12, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

“I found nature!” my daughter exclaimed. She was so pleased with herself, her eyes so bright with excitement. She was ecstatic that she found nature. “Good for you,” I thought. Wait. We’re in nature. We never lost it. And you … Continue reading →

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The Weight of the World

Posted on January 9, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Happy anniversary to me! One year. It’s been a year since I’ve stepped on a scale. It’s been 365 days of not being chained to numbers. It’s been 365 days of not defining my self, my worth, my character, my … Continue reading →

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Frog or Spaghetti?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve got an eclectic understanding and practice of mindful living. I’m pretty sure I don’t have it quite right, but it works for me, so I’m sticking with it. This again goes with the story of my life–I don’t ever … Continue reading →

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To Love the Skin You’re In

Posted on January 3, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I’m always amazed at how my life has turned out. At different stages of my life, I have looked around and gone, “Huh. Who’da thunk?” I’ve never been a planner–I’ve never had a 5-year plan, or long-term goals. It’s just … Continue reading →

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