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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.
Our Life

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

Stay Strong

The past day has been heavy.  Then again, the last few months have been heavy ….but yesterday.   Alix and I have been extremely lucky and blessed during this period. We’ve been moved by the outreach from others and we’ve done our best to return the favor. When it comes to the Shirt

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 – we’re here for you. #MedinaStrong went from simply adorning the bottom of social media posts to now being showcased on a delivery truck, store fronts, cocktails, signs, and NOW – t-shirts.  On May 6,

It’s Time to Support #MedinaStrong

#MedinaStrong shirt
It’s incredible what a hashtag and a heartfelt sentiment can do to awaken the entire Medina community, both near and far. The message is beyond one of hope – it is the embodiment of an entire movement that supports all of the people enduring challenging times during this unprecedented situation. For us,

Cocktails at Home: Cinco de Mayo

 The days of running between our bar room and kitchen to make cocktails are here again. Whiskey Sours, Old Fashioneds, and slight twists on both have been on the home menu lately. They’re easy, you don’t need many ingredients, and both allow for some creativity. The same goes for Margaritas and other

Happy Birthday, Alix!

“Today is going to be weird.” I’m pretty sure these are the first words that came from Alix’s mouth this morning.  Typically I would say, “if you see this girl today, wish her a happy birthday!” Obviously, this year will be a little different. 2 months ago our plans were set. While