Socks, box, books, mangoes. These are some of Rayne’s favorite things and today we made sure she had them for her 34th birthday! She and her group also got a forage lunch with corn, leeks, cherry tomatoes, and small paper cups of smoothie. We would like to extend our appreciation to Paulette Wrisley for sponsoring Rayne’s birthday. Thank you, Paulette!
As I’ve gotten to know Rayne in my short time here, I’ve grown to really admire her personality. She keeps a cool head most of the time and seems to value maintaining the traditional order of things among her group; being selective about which conflicts she chooses to intervene in. Sometimes she lays down the law, other times she calmly flips through her bonobo book, unbothered, while chaos ensues loudly around her. She’s also been seen to keep the peace in a placating gesture to Willy B when he’s growing anxious or an invitation to Honey B join her when Mave and Dora left her alone. She’s really a sweet soul. I’ve also been lucky enough to share in Rayne’s more silly, quirky nature. Sometimes she’ll find a sock to don and walk around in for no apparent reason. Her preference for a good box to sit in during mealtime is just delightful. And occasionally I can get her to join me in some goofy playtime, stomping feet and bobbing heads.
It was a pleasure to celebrate Rayne today and I hope you all enjoy our video of the celebration!
