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Whole30 – Tuscan Garlic Salmon

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Dawn

Question: WHY do men lose twice as much weight as women, even if they are following the same diet??? So unfair, right? Barry and I have been on a Whole30 eating plan for the last 3 months and so far, … Continue reading →

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Hiking Log Entry #1 – Corbett’s Glen

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Dawn

Location – Penfield, NYLength – 2.1 milesElevation Gain – 121 ft (so pretty flat most of the time!)Pros: Well-marked, parking available, easy trail with a few benches and boulders for rest breaks, not too crowded, pretty sightsCons: strange garbage pile … Continue reading →

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Health and Accountability – Part 2

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Dawn

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” — Thomas Edison Three months into 2025, so it’s time for a fitness update. How’s it going for you? … Continue reading →

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There and Back Again – A Nomad’s Tale

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dawn

“Not all who wander are lost”-Gandalf Future me may refer to these last few months as the Winter of Waiting. It certainly has been a time of waiting and upheaval and confusion and waiting and changed plans and unknowns and … Continue reading →

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Guinness Beef Stew

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dawn

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here – the one day we all get be Irish – and how lucky we are for that! Ireland is truly a magical land, its history fascinating, its culture unique, and its people remarkable. If … Continue reading →

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Tipsy Leprechaun Cupcakes

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Dawn

If I were ever crazy enough to open a bakery, I’d want to specialize in boozy cupcakes. Margarita cupcakes filled with lime and tequila and sprinkled with salt, sweet treats of vanilla and bourbon, or almond and amaretto, and pina … Continue reading →

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Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Dawn

Barry has been on a soup kick recently, which means I get to try out new recipes! Within a few bites, he declared this one his new all-time favorite. This creamy Tuscan-style chicken soup is the winter comfort food that … Continue reading →

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Ireland – the 10-day road trip edition

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

 “Ireland is not just a place; it’s a poetic blessing. Its landscapes, its people, and its stories are woven into a tapestry of beauty and inspiration”.  -William Butler Yeats At the end of a vacation in the Bahamas, some newly … Continue reading →

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Ireland – tips and tricks

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

If you’re planning a trip to the Emerald Isle, it can be a bit overwhelming! I am not declaring myself an expert since we’ve only been there once (so far), but here are some of the things we learned along … Continue reading →

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Ireland – Places to Stay

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

“My definition of a good hotel is a place I’d stay at.” -Robert DeNiro When I’m planning a trip like this, I love to book a wide variety of accommodations. One of our goals was to really embrace the land, the … Continue reading →

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