Posted in Travel & Experiences

The Revitalization of Buffalo

(Photo: Melissa Kania)
(Photo: Melissa Kania)

I’m proud to say that I am from Buffalo, New York.

Everyone has their own conceptions of what Buffalo is about. Ask people who aren’t from here and they’ll say things like: the winters, snow, Lake Erie, being close to Canada, less-than-stellar sports teams, chicken wings, etc.

While those things may or may not be true, there are also plenty of other things that are a part of my city. It’s the City of Good Neighbors and the Queen City, and I’m happy to be here. Right now, there is a lot of development going on in Buffalo, and these various projects are really helping to boost the economy, morale and vision of the city; revitalizing Buffalo is a great task and I am so happy to be here to see it occur.

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Posted in Miscellaneous

Hidden Gems: Libraries


When was the last time you visited your local library? Do you even KNOW where it’s located, or have a card there, or anything? Many people may feel like reading and libraries have gone out of style – we’re so busy with EVERYTHING ELSE that demands our attention (from home, to work, social media, going out with friends, family)… who has time to read, let alone go to the library and pick out something? Continue reading “Hidden Gems: Libraries”