Category Archives: Raina Rose

Updates from my urban life

My sister blew through town earlier in the week, bringing with her a handful of new songs, John Elliot, Mudge the accupuncturist and lots of chaos. She rolled in a minute or two after 4:30 pm on Sunday afternoon, pulling … Continue reading

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Fork You Live and Raina Rose

I’m probably far too late in posting this, but for those of you who are still reading this mostly-neglected website, I’ve got a couple events happening this weekend for your consideration. This Saturday at 2 pm, Fork You Live returns … Continue reading

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Raina Rose, mugging for the camera

My sister emailed me earlier tonight, asking if I had any recent pictures of her that she could potentially use for a poster she’s putting together. Her request sent me flipping through my iPhoto archives, looking for images. Here’s what … Continue reading

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Pictures and an empty apartment

My apartment always feels so empty and quiet after she leaves. She has been this way since birth, always bringing great energy to any place she inhabits. It can be overwhelming while you’re having the experience of her, but when … Continue reading

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Enlightenment

I had intended to put this picture up last night, as a place holder for some future, more substantive post, because it was my final night with my sister for some time. But then my internet connection went down and … Continue reading

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A collection of things that mostly deal with longing, uncertainty and change

A couple of days ago, Raina spent the night with some folksinger friends in Western Mass who are friends from way back with Dar Williams. They presented Raina with a picture of Dar wearing a “Raina Rose Loves Me” button. … Continue reading

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Fork You: Dress Your Salad

Throughout the circles in which I move, I am known for making some pretty good salad dressing.  One year I auctioned off four bottles of homemade dressing at the UU church service auction.  The price got pretty darn high (not … Continue reading

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Raina in Philly

When I got into my car yesterday, something didn’t look right.  There was a rapidly blackening banana on the dashboard.  A full cup of coffee was in the cup holder.  There was a box of Frosted Flakes in the back … Continue reading

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Raina Rose rocked tonight

Well, as much as a folk singer can rock. Which in Raina’s case is a quite substantial amount of rockage. About 25 people showed up, which was nice considering it’s raining torrentially here in Philadelphia. The chapel was the perfect … Continue reading

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Raina Rose *tonight*

My sister is in town and is performing a much-awaited (at least by me) show tonight at 5 pm at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.). Tickets are $10 or $5 for students/kids and are available at the door. … Continue reading

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