You are the ones who love. You see the destructive behavior and the illogical decisions. You watch the one you love slowly disappear. And you
Category: Relationships
I Judge Without Knowing Someone’s Story
I can be judgmental. I judge people for choices they make without seeing the reasons behind the decision. I judge people for how they parent
Finding Joy in Community Happens by Putting People First
Joy Today starts with people first. This may seem obvious to many, but for me, it has been a lightbulb moment. Which is ridiculous because
Peanut Butter Brownie Cookie Dough Torte
My philosophy on food: Make a recipe so I know the basic result, and then make it again with extra. Add the extra touch, the
Life on Purpose
A senior student at the high school where I teach is in brain surgery as I write this post. A month ago he found out
Let’s Be Friends
I am Rhonda Joy Van Donge. I’m from Sioux Center, Iowa. I love Iowa. I love bean fields and harvest. I am from Dutch heritage.
An Un-sappy Love Story
I’m a sucker for a good romance, which is ironic because in real life, I shun all things mushy. I don’t ever stare lovingly into
Let’s Dance
Mindset matters. More than anything. Defeated, determined, negative, positive, self-pitying, ready to conquer the world – whatever your mindset, your actions will follow. The last