Author: Rhonda Schrock

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Sep 24, 2009

“The alarm’s gonna go off”

This hilarious line was delivered at the dinner table the other night after heated discussion regarding the college sophomore’s annoying proclivity for strolling in, hitting the snacks, and “mowing (our

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Sep 21, 2009

The hand that rocks the cradles does what?

Don’t we have an interesting language? It’s very colorful, full of fascinating, descriptive words and phrases. Over time, our most common terms have simply become part of the national lexicon.

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Sep 14, 2009

Writer considers career move, assesses qualifications for the circus

It’s called being proactive. This year, I’m going to be ready for ‘em when they hit. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? Yes, the midwinter jickers (to use

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Sep 08, 2009

Whatever ails you, country understands

Here in America, we love our music, don’t we? From coast to coast and all points in between, the hills, valleys, and plains are alive with the sound of it.

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Aug 31, 2009

And speaking of winter (I’d rather not)

Here we go. Slow transitioner that I am, I’m not doing so well. All the rest of you seem to be hitting the gas pedal with both feet, ready to

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Aug 26, 2009

Learning to pray

I’ve discovered that if I listen closely, I can pick up a clue now and then about that particular day’s sins. Take last night, for instance. He was jabbering along

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Aug 24, 2009

Happy birthday – that’s just how you are

“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear…” This song gets a lot of play at our house in the summer months with three birthdays in June

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Aug 17, 2009

As the door turns – the busyness and blessings of summer

Can you believe it? It’s time for the buses again, and I’m just not ready. Just between you and me, I have a dark desire to throw down a few

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Aug 14, 2009

Hurricane Lee

It’s been a long time, and I was getting periodic questions about her absence from disgruntled recipients of her talents. “When is Lee coming over again?” was the general tone.

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Aug 10, 2009

The first law of vacation: What goes on one, must come back

“What goes around, comes around.” So goes the law of sowing and reaping. “What goes up must come down.” That’s the law of gravity. “What goes on vacation must eventually

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