About Bonnie Jean Feldkamp

Bonnie Jean Feldkamp

Bonnie Jean Feldkamp

Bonnie Jean Feldkamp’s award-winning columns spotlight stories about people who are making the world a better place. She’s been writing and publishing for more than 20 years. Bonnie Jean is the former community engagement and opinion editor for the Pulitzer Prize-winning Louisville Courier Journal as well as the former media director for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

As a writer, wife and mother, the importance of strong community resources speaks to her both personally and professionally. Journalism is a vital community resource to which she is honored to contribute. Find Bonnie Jean on social media @WriterBonnieJean, or learn more about her at WriterBonnie.com.
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America Raised Armelle Bondonga. Now It Is Trying to Reject Her. Aug 28, 2026

As I write this, Armelle Bondonga Bradshaw has not seen her husband or held her 19-month-old baby in over two weeks. On Aug. 12, Armelle and her husband, Terrance Bradshaw, voluntarily appeared for what was supposed to be a final interview in the pr... Read More

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Life Isn't a Race. My Husband's College Degree Reminded Me Why. Aug 21, 2026

My husband graduated with his bachelor's degree this summer at the age of 56. We ordered a cake and celebrated with friends and family. He had earned his associate's degree in accounting literally decades ago and had plans to continue his education, ... Read More

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Making My Bed Isn't About Productivity. It's About Kindness. Aug 07, 2026

While visiting my mom, my son asked, "Why do I have to make my bed at Grandma's house?" I smoothed the quilt over the mattress and answered without thinking, "Because Grandma likes it neat and she deserves a nice space." My response surprised me. Wh... Read More

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AI Can Make Life Easier. But It Can't Build Character. Jul 31, 2026

This summer, my son learned to tread water in the deep end, worked through awkward guitar chords and chased pickleballs that sailed just beyond his reach. Watching him fail, grapple with frustration, try again and improve made me realize something. T... Read More