Bonfire of the Vanities

Rethinking Routine: My Continued Search for Self in Salt Lake City

Rethinking Routine: My Continued Search for Sel...

James Bonner

In this personal essay, the author recounts their experiences moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, and navigating the challenges of young adulthood. As they settle into a new job and...

Rethinking Routine: My Continued Search for Sel...

James Bonner

In this personal essay, the author recounts their experiences moving to Salt Lake City, Utah, and navigating the challenges of young adulthood. As they settle into a new job and...

An Essay about how social media changed our behavior and society forever by James Bonner

The Great Digital Reset: How Technology Changed...

James Bonner

Explore the profound impact of technology on our behavior, society, and personal growth in this thought-provoking piece. Discover how the 'Great Reset' has transformed our relationships, interactions, and worldview. Learn...

The Great Digital Reset: How Technology Changed...

James Bonner

Explore the profound impact of technology on our behavior, society, and personal growth in this thought-provoking piece. Discover how the 'Great Reset' has transformed our relationships, interactions, and worldview. Learn...

An essay about the power of accountability by James Bonner

The Power of Accountability: Unlocking Personal...

James Bonner

In a culture of victimhood and Cancel Culture, accountability is key to personal growth and social harmony. By taking ownership of our actions and decisions, we build self-reliance, confidence, and...

The Power of Accountability: Unlocking Personal...

James Bonner

In a culture of victimhood and Cancel Culture, accountability is key to personal growth and social harmony. By taking ownership of our actions and decisions, we build self-reliance, confidence, and...

An Essay on Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Santa Fe, New Mexico by James Bonner

My Time with Meow Wolf: A Journey Through Santa...

James Bonner

Experience the magic of Meow Wolf, Santa Fe's renowned art collective. This personal essay recounts the author's journey through Meow Wolf's evolution, from the Due Return to the House of...

My Time with Meow Wolf: A Journey Through Santa...

James Bonner

Experience the magic of Meow Wolf, Santa Fe's renowned art collective. This personal essay recounts the author's journey through Meow Wolf's evolution, from the Due Return to the House of...

The Art of Accepting the Unacceptable: Embracing Life's Many Uncertainties

The Art of Accepting the Unacceptable: Embracin...

James Bonner

This essay explores the importance of acceptance in personal growth, relationships, and societal progress. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, this essay highlights the challenges of accepting ourselves, others, and...

The Art of Accepting the Unacceptable: Embracin...

James Bonner

This essay explores the importance of acceptance in personal growth, relationships, and societal progress. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, this essay highlights the challenges of accepting ourselves, others, and...

The Snake River Idaho Falls, Idaho

Finding Idaho, Finding Myself: An Exploration o...

James Bonner

In this introspective essay, the author recounts their journey to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they discovered love, identity, and purpose. After leaving Texas with minimal belongings, they settled into a...

Finding Idaho, Finding Myself: An Exploration o...

James Bonner

In this introspective essay, the author recounts their journey to Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they discovered love, identity, and purpose. After leaving Texas with minimal belongings, they settled into a...