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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

Weekend Recap

And another gorgeous weekend came to an end. However, this weekend we found the perfect balance of time with friends, and time with each other. And a huge shout out to all the mothers – we hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Our weekend began on Thursday, when we hosted a

Teacher Appreciation Week

And it’s not JUST because I am a teacher. When I was younger, I ached to live my life on stage. I hated school, hated the bullies who tormented me daily, and hated the thought of ever stepping foot back into a classroom after graduation. College was necessary, but never desired. No,

19 Relationship Questions We Are Asked

We love our family and friends beyond belief – we do. But it has occurred to us that once you hit a certain mile marker in life, the inquisition of a relationship increases dramatically. When we go home, our family, friends, and very distant acquaintances inquire after our “status” – which we

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

This is my kind of holiday – and you better believe I will be celebrating with a GIGANTIC bowl of guacamole tonight! In the meantime, if you are in the area and haven’t checked out the Cinco de Mayo deals, we have a few posted here. And if you need a reminder

Weekend Plans: Kentucky Derby Meets Cinco De Mayo

If you’re looking for a reason to dress up in spring’s finest, or just another reason to grab a margarita and guacamole, this weekend will present several opportunities for both. So break out your bright colors for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and then rush over to the several restaurants participating in