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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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Our Life

As the World Burns

Our Life

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

Food and Drink, Medina, NY

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.

A Post for a Good Cause

I’ve only once asked you all for help – and you came through. So today, I’m asking again, and I hope you see it is a good cause.  Though many of you might be new to our blog since our move back to Western New York, others that have been along for

A Love Letter to You, Medina.

Today is many things for me. It marks the 12th anniversary from the day I met Ivan, and brought him home to be my first soul mate. One year later on February 14th, I opened the door to my first classroom as a brand new teacher on the job. 5 years ago

A Very Humble Thank You (and a few FAQs…)

The last few days have been the most exciting blur of activity  – even the wedding was less eventful than becoming first-time business owners!  First of all,  words cannot express the depth of our gratitude for you all – so many messages of love and congratulations, and the excitement that we have

Medina Welcomes Wine About Winter

Cold temperatures and dozens of bottles of wine can only mean one thing…it’s time for the Medina Business Association’s Wine About Winter event!  As the popularity for this event remains high, we’ve been told that tickets sold out – again.  That means between VIP and regular admission, 850 people will hit the streets of

The Secret is OUT: The Shirt Factory is OURS!

As of this morning, Medina’s Shirt Factory Cafe changes hands and a dream of ours is finally realized!  Yes, Medina, the rumor mill was active over the last few months and all of you that guessed that the changing of the guard somehow involved us – you were right.   About a

We’ve Been Keeping a Secret…

It’s no joke that we’ve been preoccupied lately; our regular posts have become more weekly, and my camera has sat neglected in my bag.  But we are devious little children over here on Fox Cross, and our scheming and absence on DC Minute is for good reason. We promise.  The good news?