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Drowning in a Sea of Poetry

Hello, friends. I’ve emerged from two weeks of self-imposed silence. You see, I’ve never been good with compartmentalizing

February 1, 2017
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Tuesday Motivation: The Balancing Act of Life

I woke up this morning thinking, ‘Hello, Friday!’ Then Alix’s alarm went off and I quickly came back

January 31, 2017
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Friday Minutes: Heading Into The Weekend With Love

There’s certainly been plenty to read over the last week. NFL Pro Bowl and Super Bowl articles, the

January 27, 2017
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It’s My Turn: How I Really Feel About The Farm…and Goats

Since we’ve moved back to Western New York it’s largely been Alix’s voice sharing our stories. You’ve learned

January 26, 2017
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Wine Date: Freedom Run Winery

The rumors are true: there is more to New York wine than just the Finger Lakes. Thanks to

January 25, 2017
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How to Get the Girl in 1 Easy Step (AKA – How Scott Won Our First Date)

I give Scott a hard time. Truly, I do. And though I wish I could apologize, I’m not

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Date Night: Gabriel’s Gate, Buffalo NY

When I lived in DC, I was on the hunt for the perfect guacamole. Now that we live

January 19, 2017
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Date Night: Elm Street Bakery in East Aurora, NY

A few weekends ago, we braved the elements and trekked an hour southwest to East Aurora, NY for

January 18, 2017
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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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