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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

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.

Stories From An Old Farmhouse: Name That Noise

When you live in an old farmhouse noises and creatures aren’t uncommon. A couple weeks back, Alix was getting ready for school when she heard some scratching inside an upstairs wall. She called me up, and we both took a listen to what we thought was mice. We’ve seen them in the

One Month Married!!!

We did it!  We’ve made it to the first of a million milestones in our marriage. Though anniversaries are now reserved for annual celebrations, we are kicking it back to high school and celebrating the monumental success that we’ve had in one month of marital bliss. What has changed? Everything. We are

11 Reasons To Be Excited Football Season Is Back!

A great thing happened 2 years ago: Alix was invited into a fantasy football league. I rooted all year that her competitive spirit would be rewarded with a good team, and to my delight it was. She’s had back to back playoff teams and at first glance this year’s team looks good

Back To School: Teachers, I’m Rooting For You

It was 11:37 p.m. on Tuesday when I realized school was officially back in session. That was the exact moment we stapled the last plastic leaf onto a “happy first day” envelope, and I turned to Alix to tell her she needed some sleep.  Growing up this was no different. I remember my

Hometown Pride: 11 Reasons I Love Medina, NY

We’ve been back home for over a year now, and it’s no secret we love talking about it. Our hometown pride is strong and there are plenty of reasons we love to talk about our little abode near the Erie Canal.  Sitting on the patio eating nachos the other night at Mariachi