We had connected on a dating app several months prior before both of us logged off. When Ellen logged back on in August of 2021 Rich and her agreed to meet at Mill Pond for our first date. We ended up doing a short hike and met up again for mini golf, Afghani food and explorations of other nature preserves on Long Island. Rich's ability to tolerate spicy food was a rare find and distinguished him from other contenders. We welcomed our daughter Viola in November 2024.