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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

Recap: Big Fish McLean Theatre Company

The McLean Theatre Company opened their production of Big Fish to the McLean High School stage this past President’s Day to a packed house. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Amy Poe, and Musical Director Bobby McCoy, the completely student run show left us more than impressed. After seeing several shows in

Cupid (used to be) Stupid

Though I like to think myself sensible, grounded, and able to avoid the lures and traps set out for commercialized holidays such as Valentine’s Day, I am a complete V-Day Convert. A few years ago, I was proud to say that every Valentine’s Day, I would dress in black and mourn the

8 Things We Spend Too Much on for Valentine’s Day

It seems that Valentine’s Day strikes a dichotomous chord with us – those who are lovers of the chocolate-laden, flower-giving, over-commercialized approach to St. Valentine. However, in equal abundance are those who capitalize on yet another opportunity to show your loved ones how deep they are swimming in your affection. Though I