As you’ve heard, 2017 was a year to remember. We got married, bought a house, and experienced many of the reasons we’re happy with our decision to move home. Before moving home to Medina, I grandstanded in DC that there were good NY wines in Western New York. During those years, our
The addition of a shrub to a cocktail is nothing short of an acquired taste, and I, too, am still acquiring. When we were sent three different samples from Washington DC’s Shrub District, I wasn’t exactly sure where to start. For those not familiar with shrubs, they’re a blend of vinegar, fruits,
This is the story about how I made up an entirely new identity. And why I chose not to take Scott’s name…. Romeo and Juliet is my favorite text to teach. Maybe I have an emotional attachment, as it is the first text I taught at Hampton High School in the winter
The day is here, and after a grueling week, the Factory is OPEN! Though I can barely see straight (maybe the paint fumes? Maybe the exhaustion? Maybe complete delerium over how much I love the new look??) this morning I woke up so excited. Motivated. You can tell from our lack of
Today marks another year older. I woke up in a slight funk – unexplainable, a little shameful, and more than anything: confusing. 34 is not a huge birthday, and after all, everything in my life has been great. And then I realized that this birthday marks the end of a really great
After being gone for a week, I landed in Buffalo and as phones began to turn on I heard some not so unexpected words, “We traded Tyrod to Cleveland for a draft pick.” There it was, the Bills had moved on from their quarterback and all I could think about was whether
We are Scott and Al, the brains and brawn behind this blog. We've been writing for 10 years together, chronicling our adventures in DC and WNY, our love of food and drink, reinventing our farmhouse, and now our journey as new parents!