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“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”- Looking Back at My 20s

And just like that, my 20s come to a close. Tomorrow, I turn 30. As I sit here

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Date Night: Co Co. Sala Chocolate Lounge and Boutique

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10 Reasons We Love Old Town Alexandria

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(Disclaimer: Al approves this message, and can vouch that Scott has never raised any one of these red

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March Madness has officially kicked off! Some of us have basically stopped working for the week and are

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Ever imagine what it would be like to visit the early part of the 20th century? This is

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This past weekend was thankfully extended due to a freak mid-March snow storm, so we are still in

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March Madness Challenge

Join us in the madness!!!! Teams have mascots, they wear colors, and have names associated with a variety

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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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