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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

November 5, 2021
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Medina Welcomes Winter Storm Stella

Or maybe Scott is the only one who actually “welcomed” the storm. Just two days ago, I sat

March 15, 2017
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Dear “Minnesota”, from a Western New Yorker

Before I engage in what will appear to be a contest between Buffalo winter survival tactics and those

January 28, 2016
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No matter where you grew up, snow storms aren’t something to be taken lightly. 6 inches of snow

January 25, 2016
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I majored in English Education, and have spent ten years in the classroom. But from mid-December through March,

January 21, 2016
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Surviving Winter Storm Thor

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As I sat at my desk yesterday morning, reading through the continuing reports that this pending snow storm

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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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