Bonnie Joy Sludikoff
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The White Male Narrative
Little girls are made of sugar and spice, but boys are made of something else entirely; Especially white boys. With so many magical stories around us; tales of bravery, rich fantastical universes intertwined with deep wounds and intricate circumstances, the most compelling tale is the one right under our noses: The Narrative Of The White Male.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in The Swamp
Why Many Vocal Writers Will Quit Vocal After Not Winning The SFS Challenge And What This Teaches Us About Longevitiy
You've got to love the American Dream. For our elders, it was a long journey of adversity with the hope of a better life. For my generation and neighboring ones, it seems to be closer to a get-rich-quick scheme. But not only do we expect money from our American Dream, we expect fame, often based on our perceived talents.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Journal
"Is That All You Do?"
Most of the women I know have suffered some form of physical or sexual abuse. My boss’s marriage just ended, at least partly, because of her husband’s lack of ability to control his temper. The world has crumbled in the last year and a half as people have shown their lack of empathy- how the tiny inconvenience of wearing a fabric face covering in public is not worth saving lives.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Families
If We Ever Get Separated, Meet Me By The Tree
She said to meet her by the pear tree if we were ever separated. So overprotective, mama, I had told her, which got me labeled as precocious. At age seven, I knew it all. At nine, even more. But in spite of my brazen disposition, our Saturday morning visits to the cozy town square lasted all the way to age 11, which, in the bigger picture of all the families in the world, is pretty impressive.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Fiction
The Majestic Possibilities Of A Well-Handled Customer Service Inquiry
Have you ever thought of the sheer possibility of what a good customer service agent can do for you? Okay, to be fair, I haven't either! Like most, my customer service chats have run the gamut- but this year in particular, I have had some memorable experiences.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Humans
John And The Hole: Why You Probably Didn't Get It Or Like It
In order to understand and appreciate Pascual Sisto's 2021 indie-thriller, John And The Hole, you need to be able to understand, and perhaps remember, what it feels like to be an adolescent. This is no "scary movie"- this is a horrifying movie: This is a film about the undefined void between childhood and adulthood; The misunderstood and often misrepresented time that breeds countless stories of shocked and disgruntled parents who can't conceive of why their perfect little teenager is hitting rock bottom.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Criminal
Are You Raising An Asshole? Part 2: Are You Teaching Your Kids To Be Fat-Phobic on Purpose or Is It Just A Bonus?
I have loved (most of) the last 3.5 years nannying for two spirited kids. The little girl and I are best friends- we'll call her LG for little girl. And the boy, who I spoke about in the Part One of this series, we will call PC, short for Problem Child. I love him too, but he keeps me on my toes!
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Families
Are You Raising An Asshole? Part 1: Why To Avoid The Word Karen
The words we use matter. Now, if you're a parent, you can obviously say whatever the hell you want, right? You have every *right* to allow your kids to casually use bad language. But some words hit heavier than others- and before you pull an "I'll raise my kids how I want," I implore you to think about what your choices means for your kids, their future, and everyone around them.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff3 years ago in Families