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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Happy one month to our perfect addition, Bowen Thoreau, or "Beau." Born December 9th at 11:09
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Introducing, Bowen Thoreau

Bowen, baby head
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Hello, 2026.

And farewell, 2025. It's early in the morning, typing from my bed with one son on my
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Hello, 2026.

The clock in downtown Medina, NY.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

We love talking about food and drinks, but I love to talk about our community even more.
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Where You Can Donate, Contribute, and Help Your Community

Medina, NY, Our Life

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

Last Friday morning, Roux and I stood with our neighbors and community leaders at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library,
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Medina, NY, Our Life

Breaking New Ground at the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library

The Secret is OUT!

Of course we had to do something to build even more suspense. And of course we had to use our girl Ingrid Michaelson for the music. Thanks to everyone who has been asking, guessing, and excited to hear what is in store. So without further ado….

Big News…

We’ve been keeping a secret, and this one is going to require a bowl of guacamole and a glass of wine to write.  Stay tuned this week, as we’ll be spilling all the beans and sharing all our secrets on Wednesday. In the meantime, have a fabulous start to your week!

Who Rescued Who?

Today marks the one year anniversary since I buried my very best friend.   In this world we don’t choose what moves us, what pains us, what pleases us. We are inspired beyond our recognition and loss is not something that can be articulated until you feel the whole of it.  I

June in Review – Best Dates of the Month

June is my EVEREST. As a teacher, I run full steam ahead from spring break to the very last day of school. I run on caffeine and the sheer knowledge that in a few short months, I'll be able to run home to my farm in NY and escape the chaos of our city life. But June not only means lots of work at school, but the warm weather in DC had us enjoying every possible minute in the evenings and on weekends.