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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
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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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Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
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Finding Fox Cross
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A Summer I Always Wish to Remember

Summer vibes on our farm. The pool is beautiful during the summer and it's relaxing for all the right reasons.
Scott, bless his heart, just reminded me as he moved toward the kitchen to check our dinner-in-progress, that I promised to write a post today bidding summer farewell, and ushering in autumn with the warmest welcome. It’s only because he is in there making my dinner (as I furiously lesson plan and
September 22, 2020
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Dating Lists Medina, NY

Why I Love Weddings

I’m not going to sugarcoat it – I love weddings. The ceremony, the decor, watching two friends say “I do,” it’s all wonderful.  This weekend we’re going to get a little bit of everything. The 2020 wedding season is certainly different. Not only does it matter what pocket square you opt for,
September 18, 2020
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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 the first day of school. As I keep one eye on Alix as she works out entirely new approaches for the first day, I can’t help but think of all our teachers a little
September 8, 2020
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Is it really September?

I woke up this morning and realized the days are getting shorter. The sun wasn’t shining through the front of our house like it has for months, instead it was dark. As Labor Day approaches, it’s just another sign that cooler weather will soon follow. While we haven’t always been the best
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 that I penned that post less than a month into the new year, and here we are arriving on the doorstep of month number 8, and the chaos continues to unfold in ways we
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 – to be better, to have a positive impact on those in my life and my community.  I love the United States and have a fervent patriotism that runs freely through my veins.  I have family
June 4, 2020
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