Monthly Archives: February 2015

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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A Wonder of a Woman

Posted on February 9, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

I have to tell you, I’m still sort of on a high the day after our first gig. I know, you’re thinking I’m a bit intense if I’m still so worked up over a half hour set the night before. … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Rock On

Posted on February 7, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

“Are you nervous, Mama?” La Chica asked me about my gig tomorrow. See, I picked up the drums in late spring of last year. I’ve wanted to play since I was a little kid. I joined a rock band 14 … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter (and a Cake) to Friendship

Posted on February 3, 2015 by bonnevivantelife

Tonight was an annual cake auction our Cub Scout Pack holds to benefit Friends of Scouting. I was reluctant to join cub scouts five years ago for various reasons, none of which matter now. Tonight was the last year we’ll … Continue reading →

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