Bonfire of the Vanities

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...

In Search of Self: Leaving Behind the Familiar, Embracing the Unknown

In Search of Self: Leaving Behind the Familiar,...

James Bonner

This essay is a personal narrative exploring the author's tumultuous early adult years. Struggling to find direction after high school, they navigate college, relationships, and career changes. Through experiences at...

In Search of Self: Leaving Behind the Familiar,...

James Bonner

This essay is a personal narrative exploring the author's tumultuous early adult years. Struggling to find direction after high school, they navigate college, relationships, and career changes. Through experiences at...

Unscheduled: Learning to Navigate the In-Between My Senior Year of High School

Unscheduled: Learning to Navigate the In-Betwee...

James Bonner

In 'Unscheduled,' the author recounts his unorthodox senior year of high school, where he exploited a loophole to skip class and roam the campus. Through humorous anecdotes and reflective insights,...

Unscheduled: Learning to Navigate the In-Betwee...

James Bonner

In 'Unscheduled,' the author recounts his unorthodox senior year of high school, where he exploited a loophole to skip class and roam the campus. Through humorous anecdotes and reflective insights,...

A Map for Self-Discovery: Unpacking Junior Year, Uncovering Life's Truths

A Map for Self-Discovery: Unpacking Junior Year...

James Bonner

In this introspective essay, the author reflects on their junior year of high school, a pivotal time of self-discovery and growth. Through memories of first love, friendships, and academic exploration,...

A Map for Self-Discovery: Unpacking Junior Year...

James Bonner

In this introspective essay, the author reflects on their junior year of high school, a pivotal time of self-discovery and growth. Through memories of first love, friendships, and academic exploration,...

Uncertainty and Growth: An Account of My Relatively Uneventful Sophomore Year of High School

Uncertainty and Growth: An Account of My Relati...

James Bonner

This essay recounts the author's sophomore year of high school, a transformative period marked by self-discovery, new friendships, and exploration. A summer environmental science program sparks growth, while relationships and...

Uncertainty and Growth: An Account of My Relati...

James Bonner

This essay recounts the author's sophomore year of high school, a transformative period marked by self-discovery, new friendships, and exploration. A summer environmental science program sparks growth, while relationships and...

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...