Vanessa RyerseOct 15, 20165 minA Young Girl and a Powerful ManAs a freshman in college, I was cast in the lead role of the play Antigone. A week ago, today, I was back on campus with my husband and...
Vanessa RyerseJun 21, 20165 minHello, 19 Year Old Me ... And GoodbyeThis morning, I stopped at my local coffee shop for a bracing cup of coffee and a small bite to eat. The truth is, I had just had my...
Vanessa RyerseMay 17, 20167 minThe Mercy Butterfly - from Concept to CompletionIt was back in February when I first heard about Mercy Hospital of Joplin's desire to have a butterfly "decorated" for their garden in...