About Rhonda
As a personal history writer, Rhonda helps people turn their memories into a keepsake personal memoir or business history book.
She makes her home in sunny Palm Desert, California.
Category Archives: Home
Life Goes On
Like we have for the past twenty years, we gathered at my aunt’s house on Sunday for a family birthday. The get-togethers have always had a standard flow. The women would roam between the living room and the kitchen, while … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Personal History, Seniors, Traditions
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Eating Locally
My new book arrived yesterday. I bought a book, a real book. I don’t buy many books anymore. If you are a regular visitor to this space, you know I love my Kindle. I read voraciously and a Kindle is … Continue reading
Posted in Book recommendations, Book reviews, Books, Home, Kindle, Memoir, Reading, Traditions
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A Rose for my Desk
Last Wednesday, I stopped by the florist to pick up a flower for my desk. I’m trying to rush spring so my first choice was daffodils, but they didn’t have any. I decided on a single yellow rose, but again, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, Traditions, Uncategorized, Working at home
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Assumption of Decency
When I introduced this blog, I said I would surely stay away from politics and organized religion as topics. Never say never. Today, I need to rant a little because there’s just way too much animosity in the air right … Continue reading
Posted in Home, Politics, Religion, Traditions
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The Heart of His Story
I had one of those, “Gee, I wonder what ever happened to …” moments today. I thought of a guy I knew in high school, actually the first boy I ever kissed. We went to a dance together and maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, Memories, Personal History, Religion, Uncategorized
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Senior Benefits
My husband joined AARP when he became eligible a few years ago. Since then, I stood on the technicality that he is the member and I have benefits as his spouse. Last week, though, I received my first senior discount. … Continue reading
Tribe of Women
I was raised in a tribe of women. From the time I was born, I lived with only women; early on with just my mother and later with my mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and my aunt. In spite of our actual … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Personal History, Traditions, Uncategorized
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My Faithful Sidekick
I work at home and often, the work is solitary. Sometimes it’s just nice to have another living, breathing being around. After the first six months alone, I caught a program on television about pets and pet adoption. It was … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Home, Pets, Uncategorized, Working at home
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Home
Have you lived in a lot of places in your life or just a couple? How has where you lived influenced you and your life? I moved around a lot when I was younger. For some people, that might instill … Continue reading
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Family Expectations
What were some of the expectations in your family? I remember a time when I learned more about my family’s expectations for me. I was in third grade. I started the year at a new school and I was happy … Continue reading
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