The Raft

22yrs ago on January 4th I went out on a first date with a strange young man. We went to dinner at my favorite Italian restaurant. He ordered tortellini soup and I had a salad. I’d find out later he didn’t enough money in his wallet to order anything more than the soup. During dinner…

New Leaf

A new year is on the horizon. People are signing memberships to gyms. Some are reaching out to make amends. Others are resolved to kick a bad habit. Here in the Rye house we are vowing to make healthier choices, both physically and mentally. I’ve been a vegetarian/vegan for the better part of 20 years…

Nemesis

Many many years ago when Chris and I were just young kids falling in love I had a nemesis. She was beautiful, perfect, and just as devious as I was at that age. I was the new fling in her friend’s life and we made each other lives hell. Secretly, I was envious of her….

Season of Giving

Throughout the year Es school does multiple fundraising events. Some of these pay for school outings, some are donations to charity. It’s one of the many reasons why I love his school. This week it’s Jingles for Jesus. Each day they jingle the bells and then students run to put their spare change, allowance or…