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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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To the Teachers: Just Try Your Best

Do you hear that? That’s the sound of teachers – our family, friends, and neighbors – preparing for

September 8, 2020
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Our Life

Is it really September?

I woke up this morning and realized the days are getting shorter. The sun wasn’t shining through the

September 4, 2020
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The Covid that Broke the Teacher’s Back

Remember this post?  The one where I lamented the unforeseen tragedies of 2020?  I’m Shook. It is surreal

July 23, 2020
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I Was Not Born with a Silver Spoon

I was not born with a silver spoon. I work hard and I always strive for more –

June 4, 2020
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Stay Strong

The past day has been heavy.  Then again, the last few months have been heavy ….but yesterday.   Alix

May 29, 2020
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They’re Back! #MedinaStrong for a Cause

A call to action, a sense of pride, a rallying cry, or just a simple statement that says

May 22, 2020
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JOIN US! Virtual Trivia Night in Support the Orleans Community Health Foundation

My first memory of Medina’s hospital is how hot it was waiting in the parking lot. My grandmother,

May 15, 2020
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It’s Time to Support #MedinaStrong

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It’s incredible what a hashtag and a heartfelt sentiment can do to awaken the entire Medina community, both

May 6, 2020
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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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