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Medina (WNY) Edition: 6 ‘Must-Haves’ for the Super Bowl

I’m beginning to feel like Tim Russert with his unwavering support for the Buffalo Bills in the Super Bowl. During those 4 seasons, Sunday would begin with Meet the Press and a plea to the football Gods for a win. Last year, we predicted this to be the year, but this time

February 5, 2017

Our Life

Drowning in a Sea of Poetry

Hello, friends. I’ve emerged from two weeks of self-imposed silence. You see, I’ve never been good with compartmentalizing my professional life and my personal life. And perhaps that is why for the first time in a decade, I took the opportunity to step away from the classroom, by choice, to discover what

February 1, 2017

Our Life

Tuesday Motivation: The Balancing Act of Life

I woke up this morning thinking, ‘Hello, Friday!’ Then Alix’s alarm went off and I quickly came back to reality. For those who don’t know, Alix is doing a lot more than managing the blog, photography, and some side projects. If that wasn’t enough to take up her time, she has returned

January 31, 2017

Friday Minutes Things To Do/ News

Friday Minutes: Heading Into The Weekend With Love

There’s certainly been plenty to read over the last week. NFL Pro Bowl and Super Bowl articles, the Dow reached 20K, and of course some occasional political commentary on the new administration. With all of those articles, there’s also been plenty to take notice of in the blogger world. Here’s a look

January 27, 2017

Farm Life Medina, NY Our Life

It’s My Turn: How I Really Feel About The Farm…and Goats

Since we’ve moved back to Western New York it’s largely been Alix’s voice sharing our stories. You’ve learned about her love of goats, thoughts about the farm, and difficulties with moving home. Now, it’s my turn. Let’s not beat around the bush, there have been some rumors that I don’t like the

January 26, 2017

Food and Drink Niagara Wine Trail

Wine Date: Freedom Run Winery

The rumors are true: there is more to New York wine than just the Finger Lakes. Thanks to Lockport’s Freedom Run Winery there’s an easy argument for traveling to Western New York on your next tour. There are a few wineries on the Niagara Wine Trail that Alix and I haven’t visited

January 25, 2017

{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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