Raphael and I met at indoor Ultimate at M.I.T. in 1987. We began our long history of playing Ultimate together, first for Jello, then with ShortFatGuys, Zippy the Dischead, Beach Bums, Boston Kremes, the Demons, Boston, Anything But Boston, Pablo Rising, and Run Pablo Run.

Liz, Raf and Isabel, January 2003.

Raf and Liz dancing the Polka, Fall 2002.

Raf and Liz at Dave Higgins wedding, October 2002.

Raf at Ultimate tournament, Fall 2002.

Raf in Run Pablo Run huddle, Fall 2002.

Raf at Diamond, 2001.

Raf playing Ultimate, 1998.

A picture of a young Raphael, circa 1992.

Another picture of a young Raphael, circa 1992.

Raphael puts Tuba in the sleeper hold, 1997.

A stern-looking Raphael, 1997.

Raphael and Pablo bringing home the wings.

Enjoying a Demons practice, 1998.

Raf in Falmouth in full outfit, 1998.

A very early Raf, as Samarai warrior.

Raf gets a haircut from his older brother.

Raf plots strategy with his friend Bruce, 1997.

An early raid on the fridge.

Pablo and Raf at basketball, 1999.