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: Seniors
Saving Your Story – Step 4
In recent posts, I wrote about how creating lists, identifying a theme and preparing timelines were good steps toward creating your own personal history. The next step should be research. You may want to start by reviewing family photo albums. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Memories, Personal History, Seniors, Uncategorized, Writing
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The Pastor’s Wife
In 2008 when I was finishing a degree in adult development, I needed a capstone project in order to graduate. As I considered my options, I thought about a woman I know. Since she always wanted to document her story, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Seniors
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
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
Posted in Family, Love, Memoir, Memories, Personal History, Seniors, Traditions
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
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
Posted in Family, Home, Seniors, Traditions, Uncategorized
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