Well, I have a lot to say. But I probably won’t say any of it.
I had a wonderful somewhat old fashioned 4th of July with the family. BBQ, homemade ice cream, homemade pie, a cheery summer sun-dress, a straw hat, a ride in the 1961 convertible, fireworks, sparklers, and family and friends and celebrating this great country that we live in. What more could one ask for? Well, except for hanging out at the river…that’s what I really wanted to do and wasn’t able to. 
I’ve had lots of thoughts that I’ve been wanting to write about…but somehow they never get typed up. I’ve been thinking quite a bit about poverty, in America and around the world. But you will just have to wait to hear them. 
I have also been reading quite a bit. I just finished the first book in the Mitford series, and a book of selected writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and am now reading Cry the Beloved Country.
And speaking of books, can I say that libraries are possibly my all-time favorite invention? Free books and free cds. How amazing is that?
I am currently making zucchinin bread. I don’t know why I am making zucchini bread so late at night. It seemed a good idea at the time, but it takes an hour to bake. And I am tired. But as soon as it’s done, I’m going to bed. And by the way, if any of you all need zucchini, I have an over-abundance.
My name is Rhonda. I am blessed to live in a beautiful place out in the country with my wonderful husband. In addition to our "real" jobs (I work at a garden center and he is a teacher), we have a small farm where we raise vegetables, eggs and chickens to sell at local Farmer's Markets. We are currently fixing up/remodeling a house into which we will soon be moving...hopefully. In my free time, (what is that?) I enjoy traveling, cooking, crafty projects, reading and watching the sun set on the hills.
Do you make chocolate zucchini bread?
I never have, but I suppose I could. Do you have a recipe?
Rhonda -
I am writing from Cambridge University Press in hopes that we might contact you about publishing one of your entries, and possibly using your photo. (I wrote a reply to an earlier excerpt, but think perhaps you did not read it.)
We would like permission to publish your entry from Novmember 2004, Childhood memories. Please contact me and I will tell you about the process. We, of course, will be you the normal permission fee.
This is time sensitive as the book is nearing print time.
Look forward to discussing this matter with you in futher detail.
Sincerely, Sarah Cole
Development Editor
Cambridge University Press
direct line: 212-337-5953
1.800.221.4512
email scole@cambridge.org