I started this post exactly two weeks ago, with a mere title. The last few weeks have been – a complete blur. Scott and I have been overwhelmed with new projects, and honestly we are just barely coming up for air. Between all of our work commitments, various service and board meetings,
Actually, I hope it slams you in your miserable ass. I turned 41 in April. We had a week long staycation as a family during my spring break. We spent a night in Canada and luxuriated in the pool hotel and hot tub for hours. We did the zoo, several family date
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
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
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
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
We are Scott and Al, the brains and brawn behind this blog. We've been writing for 10 years together, chronicling our adventures in DC and WNY, our love of food and drink, reinventing our farmhouse, and now our journey as new parents!