Monthly Archives: January 2015

Family Secrets

Posted on January 26, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

A friend asked me what my parents’ reaction was after I told them I was published in the Huffington Post. I crinkled my eyebrows and said of course I hadn’t told them. I haven’t told them for a lot of … Continue reading →

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Hard to Find Good Help

Posted on January 19, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day has become a day of service. Choosing specific days of service is a wonderful thing–soup kitchens on Thanksgiving, donating to Toys for Tots during the holidays, volunteering on MLK, Jr. Day, etc. I also value … Continue reading →

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When Was the Last Time?

Posted on January 13, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Originally posted on BonneVivanteLife:
They grow up so quickly, everyone reminds me. Time flies faster as we get older, they tell me. Cherish every moment, people implore me. What no one told me was how funny it is that there…

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On Loss and Grief

Posted on January 8, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Originally posted on 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…

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Recipe for Resilience

Posted on January 7, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

La Chica, age 8, wanted to make pancakes from her special princess recipe book. Yes, Hell has a bookstore section, and Satan sells this cookbook. Unfortunately for me, she was already feeling a bit verklempt that morning by the time … Continue reading →

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