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          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

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          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

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          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

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          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

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          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

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          #MedinaStrong

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          October 4, 2017
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Miah’s Giveaway #2: Animal Heart Pendants

This second giveaway is a sentimental one. When thinking about losing Miah, I didn’t know what the most

July 9, 2015
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Miah’s Giveaway #1: Starmark Bob-A-Lot Intelligence Toy

This giveaway item is near and dear to my heart, as it was one of Miah’s all-time favorite

July 8, 2015
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Humbled: Miah’s Legacy (and GIVEAWAY!!)

To say that Scott, Ivan and I are humbled beyond measure is the understatement of the year. We

July 7, 2015
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“You Rescued Me” – In Memory of My Darling Girl.

“You rescued Me”.   Those were the last words I whispered into my darling girl’s ears. Miah, my

July 6, 2015
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Preparing for the First Loss

I’m 31 (and some change)years old. I have had personal challenges and a decade full of relationship turmoil.

June 3, 2015
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Happy 9th Birthday, Ivan.

Soul Mates. That’s what we are.   “The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the

December 15, 2014
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PUpdate: How do you know?

A few months ago, I filled you in on Miah’s Story – Part 1, 2 and 3.  It

August 28, 2014
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Summer Apart: Things Bound to Happen

“Where’s my coffee, bitch!”  Though Al said this with love, it’s probably not something she’ll get away with

July 15, 2014
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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