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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

Shirt Factory Cafe: More than coffee in Medina

Names like Bob Hope, Tony Randall, and Winston Churchill aren’t typically associated with our hometown Medina, NY. At the Shirt Factory Cafe, their names can be found among other former clients of the historic Newell Shirt Company. There is an amazing sense of small town history when you walk in the door,

Inked

Last Monday, my mother, brother and I went in solidarity and had "And this too shall pass" tattooed on us as a reminder of the strength that my mother showed in her hour of true need.

5 Affordable Holiday Date Ideas

The holiday is here and all of our wallets are feeling the effects of the season. Just because dating can put further strain on your available funds, doesn’t mean there aren’t other options this month. Here’s a look at 5 affordable holiday date ideas: Take a walk and snap some photos by