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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Happy one month to our perfect addition, Bowen Thoreau, or "Beau." Born December 9th at 11:09
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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Bowen, baby head
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Hello, 2026.

And farewell, 2025. It's early in the morning, typing from my bed with one son on my
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Hello, 2026.

The clock in downtown Medina, NY.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

We love talking about food and drinks, but I love to talk about our community even more.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

Medina, NY, Our Life

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Last Friday morning, Roux and I stood with our neighbors and community leaders at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library,
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Medina, NY, Our Life

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

The Summer Apart: Things We Missed

2 days left, people. Then Scott and I will be back in the same area code. It’s been an interesting summer to say the least. At the beginning of our month long separation, we wrote about the things we predicted were bound to happen -and while many of them definitely came true,

Two Twisted Posts Winery

When it comes to visiting wineries we are always attracted to locations that have fun with what they do and excitement over their product.  Owners Theresa and Brad Robertson do this at Two Twisted Posts Winery. They are creating a fun and exciting environment for their guests, even before officially opening their

Florida Recap Part 4: Beach, Family, and Fun

The engagement really was the highlight of the trip, but once the nerves and anticipation of the moment passed, we were left to enjoy a few days with the entire family – Mandy included. Scott and I checked out of our hotel and made our way to Daytona Beach where the rest

Florida Recap Part 3: Will You?

“Marry me” finished that question. Scott and I had always been planning on a summer vacation in Orlando and Daytona Beach to get away and visit my brother, but when he told us last spring that he thought he wanted to take the next step this summer and get down on one

Florida Recap Part 2: Downtown Disney!

It seemed like sacrilege to visit Orlando and abstain from Disney altogether, though we couldn’t devote an entire day to it (and $150 a pop! When did childhood magic get so EXPENSIVE??), so we took off after fulfilling Scott’s work duties and traveled the few miles down the road to Downtown Disney

News Around Town: August is Here!

We’ve been slow to get any News Around Town posts out in the last couple of weeks, but now that August is here it seems things are happening all over the place. Between openings and specials, there is plenty to keep us all busy before fall and football arrive. All Month: It’s