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September 2008
“Hi Rhody, how are you doing?” Matthew Rhodes Bacaluso-Leyman’s (Rhody’s) best friend, Zach Niornski, asked over the phone. “Like complete shit. This started a couple days after my dad and I came back from our college visit in Evansville. Literally one of the worst colds I’ve ever had,” Rhody responded. “Sorry to hear that. But how was the weekend getaway?” “We were gone from Wednesday night to Sunday evening, and we had a blast. Didn’t realize how awesome the college is. As of now, that one is my top choice.” “And you’re planning to go into engineering, right?” Zach asked. “Mechanical engineering. And you’re planning to do something in computer science, right?” Rhody responded. “Yes, I think so. Just not sure where I’m going yet.” “Yeah. I just can’t think that far ahead right now.” “Did you go to school today?” “No.”
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April 2023
“So Jack, Asad, and I are going to New York City this weekend to see Brett’s band perform,” Levi Cranston said, he was on the phone with an old friend of his, David Ingram. “Oh nice! Wish we could come. We are actually spending the weekend in LA to visit a friend of Brody’s,” David replied. “Rhody is temporarily replacing the keyboardist in the band, and Olivia is also coming.” “I’ve never heard Rhody play the keyboard before. I’m assuming he’s pretty good.” “You wouldn’t think that he plays the keyboard at all, but he actually plays it very well,” Levi replied. “Never thought that at all. Tell him we said hello,” David said. “Absolutely, I will. Our other friends wanted to come as well, but they already made plans to meet up with a few other friends from college. And then Mackenzie and the other girls are having a girls trip. So we’re all busy.” “Better to be busy than not at all.” “I’m looking forward to coming out to San Francisco to see you all as well.” “Looking forward to it.” April 2023
“So Jack, Asad, and I are going to New York City this weekend to see Brett’s band perform,” Levi Cranston said, he was on the phone with an old friend of his, David Ingram. “Oh nice! Wish we could come. We are actually spending the weekend in LA to visit a friend of Brody’s,” David replied. “Rhody is temporarily replacing the keyboardist in the band, and Olivia is also coming.” “I’ve never heard Rhody play the keyboard before. I’m assuming he’s pretty good.” “You wouldn’t think that he plays the keyboard at all, but he actually plays it very well,” Levi replied. “Never thought that at all. Tell him we said hello,” David said. “Absolutely, I will. Our other friends wanted to come as well, but they already made plans to meet up with a few other friends from college. And then Mackenzie and the other girls are having a girls trip. So we’re all busy.” “Better to be busy than not at all.” “I’m looking forward to coming out to San Francisco to see you all as well.” “Looking forward to it.” June 2023
“How was Orlando?” Levi Cranston asked his friend, Matthew Rhodes (Rhody) Bacaluso-Leyman, over the phone. “Awesome, didn’t have that much fun with everyone for a while with Covid and all,” Rhody replied. “Glad to hear that.” “How was San Francisco?” “It was a great trip, and it was really nice to see David and Brody Ingram again, since they live there,” Levi said. “How are they doing?” Rhody asked. “They’re doing very well. Andrew Grzedek and his younger sister, Alyssa, live in San Francisco as well. We also got a chance to see them.” “That’s good. I vaguely know who Andrew is.” “He’s a mutual friend from St. John, Indiana. He’s the one with the huge extended family. His brothers, Caleb, Adam, and Cameron live in LA.” “I don’t think I remember them.” January 2022
Matthew Rhodes Bacaluso-Leyman (Rhody) was visiting Boston for a few days. He and a few other friends, Levi Cranston and Kevin Maggliardi just came back to Levi’s apartment from a run. A few other friends, Jack Andrews and Asad Prejesh, were at the apartment watching TV. “Sup, Rhody,” Jack greeted Rhody. Levi and Kevin came in behind him and went to different rooms. “Hey, guys. What’s everyone up to?” Rhody asked. “Just watching TV and waiting for Jing Hao and Wong to come over. Mackenzie is out with her friends for the afternoon.” “Nice. You guys didn’t miss much today. The run was brutal.” “Yeah, it’s chilly outside, so that’s why we took a pass,” Jack replied. “Kevin, Levi, and I all have reactive airways, so it hit us all a little harder than usual,” Rhody said. “Where are Kevin and Levi? I didn’t see them come in.” “They’re resting for a few minutes. They were both complaining of some chest pain from the cold weather.” “How are you feeling?” “I’m better now. My chest hurt for a few minutes, and I spent a few more minutes after that coughing up a lung. But that didn’t last for long.” Christmas 2015
Jayne and Rhody Leyman were back home in Valparaiso, Indiana for the holidays. They were celebrating with their dad and their stepmom, Estrella. Rhody was living in Wicker Park, Chicago at the time with a couple friends. Jayne, his older sister by two years, was living in Grayslake, Illinois with her girlfriend, who was currently in LA area visiting her parents. Rhody fell asleep on the couch in the living room while watching TV. He was so sound asleep, that when Jayne tried to wake him up, he wouldn’t budge. His head was turned to the right, into his pillow, and his breathing was very steady. Jayne lay on the couch next to him, and, out of curiosity, placed her ear against her younger brother’s chest so that she could listen to his heart beating. March 2023
“You know how I know when I’ve had some of the best food in my life?” Matthew Rhodes (Rhody) Bacaluso-Leyman asked his friend, Levi Cranston, over the phone. “How?” Levi asked. “My heart starts pounding really hard, and I get butterflies in my stomach, no f*cking joke.” “So, basically you when you see a cute girl?” “Basically that,” Rhody replied. “What kind of food did that for you?” Levi asked. “I’ve had the best chicken and waffles in my life, and I didn’t realize how close to my apartment it is.” “New York has so many good places. Next time we come out, can you take us?” “Duh!” September 2008
“Hi Rhody, how are you doing?” Matthew Rhodes Bacaluso-Leyman’s (Rhody’s) best friend, Zach Niornski, asked over the phone. “Like complete shit. This started a couple days after my dad and I came back from our college visit in Evansville. Literally one of the worst colds I’ve ever had,” Rhody responded. “Sorry to hear that. But how was the weekend getaway?” “We were gone from Wednesday night to Sunday evening, and we had a blast. Didn’t realize how awesome the college is. As of now, that one is my top choice.” “And you’re planning to go into engineering, right?” Zach asked. “Mechanical engineering. And you’re planning to do something in computer science, right?” Rhody responded. “Yes, I think so. Just not sure where I’m going yet.” “Yeah. I just can’t think that far ahead right now.” “Did you go to school today?” “No.” |
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