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See ya April - Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out.

Actually, I hope it slams you in your miserable ass. I turned 41 in April. We had
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See ya April - Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out.

 Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
Our Life

Happy Almost May

Before you start to type in a post on Wordpress, there is a blinking "What is on
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Our Life

Happy Almost May
Our Life

As the World Burns

I made it a personal vow to keep away from the news for the last two months.
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As the World Burns
Our Life

Farewell, '24

Is it obvious yet what I've resolved in 2025? Before I could even sit and write, I
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Farewell, '24
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Happy Almost May

Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
Before you start to type in a post on WordPress, there is a blinking “What is on your mind?” What a question. It’s been almost 4 months without a word here, though that is certainly not a reflection of how busy our lives have become, especially with Roux in tow. Juggling multiple
April 29, 2025
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Our Life

As the World Burns

I made it a personal vow to keep away from the news for the last two months. I have been very open on social media about my mental health journey, and after having my first anxiety attack traveling 70 mph on the thruway in late October, I knew I needed to take
January 9, 2025
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Our Life

Farewell, ’24

Is it obvious yet what I’ve resolved in 2025? Before I could even sit and write, I got caught looking through our archives – 11 years of memories are captured and preserved on this little corner of the Internet. Scott and I defined our relationship on this blog, recording our adventures and
January 1, 2025
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Food and Drink Medina, NY

Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

As August wanes and autumn begins to descend on our little corner of WNY, we find ourselves scrambling to enjoy the outside before some of our favorite spots close their patios and welcome us inside to ride out the winter. Having lived much of our adult lives in the mid-Atlantic, patio dining
August 17, 2024
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Christmas in July? I’ll pass this time.

Our house with a fresh blanket of snow during the Christmas Holiday season in Medina, NY. Western New York has some of the most beautiful winters.
Whether it’s December or July, my love of celebrating Christmas runs deep. Outdoor lights, trees, cookies, music, and don’t get me started on the movies; I love it all. In July I start to receive texts, direct messages, or notifications that I’ve been tagged in countdowns to Christmas. I can snap into
July 31, 2024
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