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When Clyde Mays Comes a’Knockin

Who is Clyde May? A name in which I was only loosely familiar, but not yet a household name….until recently. A couple weeks ago, I arrived home to a box on the front porch. As I lifted it into our dining room, I immediately took note of the weight – which added

July 17, 2018

Our Life

Thanks, Dad.

For nothing in particular, but everything. For teaching me how to throw that softball, cast that line, mow in perfectly straight rows. For having the patience to show me the details of a perfectly lighted Christmas tree, a delicately pruned tree, and a meticulously organized garage. (I’m still working on that one…)

June 17, 2018

Our Life Pups

Fight Cancer

Yesterday was all about Fuck Cancer. Today is all about the FIGHT. And believe me when I say this kid is up to giving cancer the fight of his life. A quick note to all of you that left love, light, words of kindness and advice on our Instagram and Facebook accounts

June 5, 2018

Our Life

Fuck Cancer.

(This post was written on 5/26) ********* There – I did it. I finally said it. I’ve always depended on a prolific vocabulary to keep me from uttering vulgarities on such a public site. I delight in profanity. Truly. And though I tend to keep it tucked away behind closed doors, the

June 4, 2018

Niagara Wine Trail

Looking Back at 6 Wines from the Past Year

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

May 25, 2018

Adult Beverages Cocktails Food and Drink Our Life

Cocktails with Shrub District

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,

April 24, 2018

{Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

Why I Love Weddings

6 Years Later and Full Circle

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

Date Night: Mythology, DC

Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

#MedinaStrong

Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

Because….Tacos.

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Hello, 2026.

Hello, 2026.

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