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Preparing for the First Loss

I’m 31 (and some change)years old. I have had personal challenges and a decade full of relationship turmoil.

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Often, silence implies either absence of activity or an overabundance of it. For us, the past two moths

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After getting engaged last October, most of our wedding planning has revolved around conversations rather than concrete plans.

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For months, the Washington City Paper asked us all to cast ballots for our favorites in Washington, DC.

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This past weekend was one of the best I have had in months – perhaps it was knowing

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No doubt the wedding industry is a fun one. Seldom in life are you allowed to throw one

March 2, 2015
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This month, albeit short, was incredibly busy. We ate ourselves senseless, but experienced what we believe is some

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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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