Monthly Archives: July 2016

Full of Fear

Posted on July 21, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

  I am full of fear. And that’s a good thing. It’s all the rage now to proclaim oneself “fearless.” I understand the sentiment behind that proclamation, but I don’t think it’s the right word. It means “free from fear, … Continue reading →

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Hello From the Other Side

Posted on July 11, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

I call home and a strange man answers, “Hello?” I’m silent for a moment, unsure of what to say. “Hey,” I say, as I wonder if I’ve dialed the wrong number. “Oh, Hi Mommy!” my 12-year-old son answers cheerfully. As … Continue reading →

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