Author: ryanjrauch
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On The First 30 Minutes
Boys, Yesterday and today, your mom’s been out of town for a WCR conference in Boston, and the three of us are having a couple little mid-week #BoysNights. Your mom flew out yesterday morning after Reagan got on the bus, so it stands to reason that #boysnight numero uno started as soon as Reagan got…
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On Where You Come From – Papaw
Your Papaw is one of the most interesting people I know. I think that everyone who knows Jim Butler has their own, very unique, relationship with him. I hope that you two grow up to know him in your own way.
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On Where you Come From – Papa Rauch
Third installment to the Where you Come From series.
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On Dogs Are Home
Not every home has a dog, but every place a dog lives is a home. Dogs are home.
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Reagan on the Back
There was a gloom in the air at Mudville CC that day;The leaderboard was stacked with few holes left to play.To the left of 15, buried deep in sand;Mighty Reagan stood focused with lob wedge in hand. He looked around and caught his mother’s eye;Then nodded, refocused, and double-checked his lie.The crowd fell silent as…
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On General Musings
Boys, I’m pretty sure I’ve started other posts like this before, but sometimes I just want to talk to you and not have it be some kind of big life lesson or story — rather, I just want to catch you up on who you are and what you’re like at this point in your…
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On Where You Come From – Memaw
My childhood was fairly simple. I was born in Columbus, OH and moved to Centerburg in 1963. At that time, I thought we had moved to the most remote place on earth. My childhood consisted of bike riding,swimming, tree house with neighbors, and snow sledding. I spent a lot of time outdoors. The first few…
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On The Rauchdy Match – Year Three Champions Dinner
The Rauchdy Match continues to grow in significance and pageantry. This year we’ve elevated the Champion’s Dinner and break down the happenings as we enter Rauchdy Match week.
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On The Rauchdy Match – Year Three Preamble
Three years ago, the trajectory of our marriage changed forever. Now, we’re about to see if that is for the better or worse. Rauchdy Match V3.0 upcoming…
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On Where You Come From – Tutu
I asked your grandparents to write to you boys. It could be about them growing up, or about raising me or your mom. Here is the first one from your grandma (and my mom) Tutu.
From Ryan to Reagan and Koen 