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As the World Burns

I made it a personal vow to keep away from the news for the last two months.
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As the World Burns
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Farewell, '24

Is it obvious yet what I've resolved in 2025? Before I could even sit and write, I
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Farewell, '24
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Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

As August wanes and autumn begins to descend on our little corner of WNY, we find ourselves
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Food and Drink, Medina, NY

Our 4 Favorite Patios in Medina, NY

 Our house with a fresh blanket of snow during the Christmas Holiday season in Medina, NY. Western New York has some of the most beautiful winters.
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Christmas in July? I'll pass this time.

Whether it's December or July, my love of celebrating Christmas runs deep. Outdoor lights, trees, cookies, music,
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Christmas in July? I'll pass this time.
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3 Years Ago We Came Back to Medina

The moving truck door closed and we put the final bags in the car. Our plan to move home to Medina was largely unknown. We commonly said we were moving home to do something “different”. Home-ownership was easier, we joked about a business venture, and we thought a slowdown would allow us to
August 14, 2019
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Free at Last! (AKA Summer Break Begins)

Teaching is my life, my heart, the very blood in my veins runs for education. But that doesn’t dismiss the sweet taste of freedom that is now upon me – at 2:40 today, I am a free woman! I’m not exactly free as the Factory is needing my time and attention, but thankfully
June 26, 2019
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A Year of Things We Never Told You (& Some We Did)

Let’s begin with a riddle, shall we? It’s not a very good one…but…. What do you call a dating couple who never dates? Small business owners.  #funny #notfunny #imlaughingbutcryingontheinside.  Hello! Bonjour! Hola! Günaydın! Here we are, almost a year later from the last time we **tried** to get back into the swing of
June 25, 2019
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How Do You Measure, Measure a Year?

Oh hello, friends. It’s been awhile. In fact, it has been so long since I opened up this site, that I forgot how. Seriously. What’s the site? What’s the log in? How do you create a post? Did I really only post a dozen times this year?  Writing has always been cathartic
December 31, 2018
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Area Events: It’s Time to Pack Your Schedule

It’s November 15th, one week until Thanksgiving. You’re reading the title above thinking that your schedule is packed; not a spare second for anything more. Well, it’s time to make room. Even before December arrives, the area is offering more than its fair share of events, specials, and seasonal festivities.  Whether it’s
November 15, 2018
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