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: Love
On Not Being a Cheerleader
I had no early experience with football. I grew up in a house with no men. Then, in seventh grade, my new school had a football team. And my Big Crush was on the team! I became a football fan. … Continue reading →
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Stories, Traditions
I No Longer
This quote, written by José Micard Teixeira, has been floating around Facebook for the last week or so and I thought I’d share it here for those who missed it. “I no longer have patience for certain things, not because … Continue reading →
Posted in Home, Love, Quotes, Traditions
Moments Just Happen
One morning last week, my four-year-old granddaughter and I were at the breakfast table talking about family. “Who is your mommy?” she asked. “Grandma Barbara is my mommy.” “I have a Grandma Barbara, too.” “I know; she’s my mommy.” “Who’s … Continue reading →
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Stories, Topics, Traditions, Uncategorized
The Story Behind the Picture
This is a picture of me when I was three years old. Looking at the picture, you might think I was a somber child. Honestly, though, somber is a word that has never been used to describe me, especially when … Continue reading →
The Sears Catalog
I have an aunt who is my age. Growing up, we lived in the same household and were raised as sisters. Our family moved often, so we were usually the new kids in the neighborhood. Sometimes, it was really nice … Continue reading →
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Stories, Traditions, Uncategorized
Gratitude
I have some Facebook friends who, each day, post three reasons they are grateful. While I am actively seeking to adopt an “Attitude of Gratitude,” I haven’t chosen to publicly share my gifts each day. Today, I’m making an exception. … Continue reading →
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Pets, Sports, Stories, Uncategorized, Working at home
Show and Tell
One very cold winter day, probably not unlike any of the many we’ve suffered through this winter, I brought my Barbie case to Show and Tell to share with my first grade class. On the way home my hands were … Continue reading →
Posted in Family, Home, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Stories, Traditions, Uncategorized
