Category Archives: Letter Rip

I had been debating for several weeks whether or not to host an early first birthday party for Micah in order to celebrate with friends since that will be impossible around his actual birthday in August…in New York. I think … Continue reading →

In every dream there are obstacles to face. Though sometimes in life, plans seem to fall in to place without a glitch, it is uncommon. What I’m trying to say is that we have endured our first set back/disapointment. We … Continue reading →

This is Rick again, I’m too excited about todays events not to take over the blog and write about it… I love baseball. And one of my goals in life is to see as many stadiums as I can. As … Continue reading →

Rick writes:I’ve been sent on a noble quest through many perils in search of the perfect apartment, the next Rose dwelling in New York City. I’ve prepared some photos of my favorite so far for the wife and decided to … Continue reading →

We’ve sold our little old Honda Civic (aka “junk heap”). Yep, Rick took a short drive around with a buyer interested in restoring it for his wife and the fact that it has no air conditioning, (though the air did … Continue reading →

Micah with his proud “auntie Teri” When I met Teri, I met a friend for life. We were both bagging groceries at Publix…I was new at the business of filling paper or plastic but Teri had been doing it for … Continue reading →

My life. My life is usually the focus of my blog. It consumes me and exhausts me under the weight of excess self centeredness. That is why, today, I want to dedicate my thoughts, energies, prayers and petitions to those … Continue reading →

Here’s to the future MVP of the New York Yankees…or perhaps not says ardent Braves fans daddy and Grandpa Rose?! No matter. He’ll have a career in finance and live in a penthouse above The Donald. Or he will discover … Continue reading →

“I want to check to make sure Peter’s still alive before we go!” Just a normal day in the life of a military wife. My friend Jen has been married for nearly two years and for 10 months now, her … Continue reading →

Oh, the last post probably confused you all…everything is well that ends well! Basically, Rick had the job but just had to iron out the formal salary agreement and not only has an agreement been reached but it is far … Continue reading →