Rhonda Rhea
Rhonda Rhea speaks at special events and conferences across the country. She is the author of seven books, including High Heels in High Places, The Purse-uit of Holiness and Whatsoever Things Are Lovely. She is a humor columnist for publications in the U.S. and Canada and is also a radio personality. In addition to her weekly radio feature, Rhonda appears often on many radio programs, including Focus on the Family's "Weekend Magazine." Find out more at www.RhondaRhea.org
Happy Camper? Not!
Could someone please explain to me the philosophy of camping? And don’t give me that “enjoying nature” malarkey because I can give you heat, sweat and bugs right back. I think I could win the argument without even resorting to the bathroom issue. My family and I have a nice home. We pay money for [...] Read More >
Home Sweet Home
You wouldn’t believe the destruction five kids and two cats can generate in a family room. It amazes me that there are only seven people in the family, yet I can find three dozen shoes in there at any given time. It’s like that little cobbler elf is manufacturing tennies under my sofa. My children [...] Read More >
I’ll Fly Away
I had one of those purgatory-type flights last week. The flight was delayed for over an hour so I missed my connecting flight. They put me on standby for the next one and I made it by the skin of my teeth. Then after we boarded, they realized our plane had too much fuel, so we sat [...] Read More >
Labor Negotiations
“Is this your first baby?”, “Is this your last?”, “When are you due?”, “Are you sure you’re not having a litter?”, “Did I ever tell you about my ninety-three-hour labor?”. By my fifth baby, I’d heard them all. Everyone seems to have something to say to a pregnant woman. Some comments are sweet. Some thoughtful. [...] Read More >
Lessons From My Family Vacation
“Vacation.” Just the word evokes feelings from almost everyone. Some immediately envision enjoying a tropical breeze, basking on a beach. For others – especially those with children – it can cause flashbacks of a toddler throwing up on the map, cross-country potty stops and shooting leers toward the back seat that could stop bullets. Me? [...] Read More >
Life in the Fast-Food Lane
I’d like to squelch that rumor circulating the area that if my husband wants to hide something from me, he puts it in the oven. Totally untrue. My husband would never hide anything from me. I do spend weeks at a time living in the fast food lane. Maybe you’ve found yourself stuck here with [...] Read More >
Male Order Shopping
Any other women having trouble buying for men? The last gift-giving occasion, I asked for a list from my husband. I had a tough time reading it. I kept dozing off. I’d share it with you, but I’d run the risk of snoozing through my own column. I’ll tell you, though, that the highlight was [...] Read More >
Mercy Me
I don’t have the spiritual gift of mercy. After a couple of minutes of comforting one of my children after a boo-boo, I have to fight off the strong urge to say something like, “Look, there’s no bone protruding through the skin. Unless this thing needs a tourniquet it’s time to get over it and [...] Read More >
My Face Has Fallen and It Can’t Get Up!
Why is makeup so much tougher after 40? Not that I’m 40, of course. Let’s just say that as I was beginning my third annual 39th birthday celebration, it became apparent to me that I wasn’t exactly “applying” makeup in the same way. Instead I’m “filling in the grooves.” It’s more like arts and crafts [...] Read More >
Pump It Up
I knew there was a problem when I realized that my control top pantyhose were completely out of control. They snickered at me when I even glanced in their direction and then gave me that “you’ve got to be kidding” look. Then as I was looking at a friend’s photos, I saw a plump lady wearing [...] Read More >
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