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: Personal History
Never Too Late
About three years after my father-in-law passed away, my mother-in-law began keeping company with a gentleman who lived nearby. We weren’t sure about the nature of the relationship, but we noticed he was around more and more. One evening when we were … Continue reading
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A Suitable Tribute
As we were planning the 90th birthday celebration for my mother-in-law, the question came up, “What do we give Mom?” There are three children with spouses, seven grandchildren, some with spouses, and ten great-grandchildren along with other family members. She … Continue reading
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Bullies
When my niece recently “liked” this Facebook post, it showed up in her newsfeed and consequently mine: Hey guys, this is _______. Isnt she beautiful? Lately alot of girls at her school have been ganging up on her, and telling … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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Missed Opportunity
My aunt died last week. She was my father’s sister. I wasn’t close to her; in fact, I only met her once, briefly. It doesn’t seem like her passing should be a big deal for me. If only… My mother … Continue reading
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How We Met
I think it’s such fun to talk with others about how they met their husband or wife! Even the most reserved people brighten as they tell their story. Blind dates, church groups, friends’ weddings, they all make good stories. I met … Continue reading
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Traditions
What are the special traditions in your family? Here are some of my favorites: • Decorating our children’s bedrooms for their birthdays. • Cutting down our Christmas tree. • Visiting the pumpkin farm for pumpkins, apple cider and caramel apples. … Continue reading
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