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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
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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
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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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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.
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The Difference Two Lines Can Make

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On September 24th, 2020, I took an at-home test. Two pink lines appeared. I was pregnant. On January 19th, I took a different at-home test. Two pink lines appeared. I am officially POSITIVE for Covid-19. Funny how seeing two sets of pink lines can mean dramatically different things, yet yield a similar
January 21, 2022
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One Year Ago Today…(and Happy Birthday, Scott!)

Ahhhhhh. December 1st. The holidays are in full swing, our tree is up and lighted, and my very best friend turns 38 today. Sorry, Scott, it’s not until after 50 that we start keeping mum about age ;) I have waxed poetic about the love of my life on his birthday (here,
December 1, 2021
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The Start of Christmas in Medina

It’s time to sing Christmas carols, decorate, watch Hallmark movies, and officially transition to the holiday season. For those familiar with the two of us, you probably know we’ve been doing this for over a month. However, if you’re in Medina, you know very well that today is the Olde Tyme Christmas
November 27, 2021
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Happy November

Cue Barry Manilow’s “When October Goes”. Just like that, autumn days are waning as the rest of the leaves change and snow looms in the forecast. We’ve spent our September and October days like never before – enjoying our son. Scott and I always wonder how we managed to do it all
November 5, 2021
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The Arrival of Roux: Part Two

English teachers love a good cliffhanger. Actually, I think most people do. A cliffhanger fails when the outcome is already known – yes, I’m alive! Roux is thriving! Our emergency room visit becomes a mere plot twist in our original discharge from the hospital. However if you’re still curious how our first
August 11, 2021
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The Arrival of Roux: Part One

I’ll start this by saying that no woman knows what to expect despite the abundance of literature published on the topic of labor and delivery. It is truly the great unknown. Every experience is different and no matter how many friends and relatives share their personal experience, you are incredibly naive to
July 26, 2021
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