Blog
an Insightful journey?
What we use to call a blog in the early 2000s – a mix of food, drinks, life events, travel and interests from Zachary Martz.
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Another year with my cute family
A heartfelt 2025 recap: our family’s A to Z artwork, Montour Falls moments, puppy adventures, and hope for the Goldenrod Inn’s next chapter.
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Finally posting our first illustrated family portrait
Our first illustrated family portrait: a tender, warm art print of a gay couple and their dog, celebrating love, joy, and rainbow LGBTQ pride.
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Just checking in and saying hello
Black-and-white self-portrait on an October afternoon: quiet lines, honest grain, a pause to be present. Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max. Be well, be kind.
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Spooky season is here with 3 new ghostly additions to the property
Simple lawn ghosts welcome fall: three friendly shapes sway in autumn light. DIY Halloween yard decor that is sopoky fun.
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Happy 6th Wedding Anniversary
Six years together feels like the first step of adventure. Life with Angel and our fur-babies is creative, joyful, & always a new journey.
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Side quest to a neighboring lake winery – Keuka
Keuka Lake winery escape: Discover a serene Finger Lakes side quest for diverse wine tasting and small towns adventures.
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Morning Views of our home from above
A quiet morning drone flight reveals home from above: softened lines, long shadows, small forests; a calm start before the day begins.
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I wanted a light meal for lunch today
A light summer lunch: warm rice, stewed vegetables, bright pickles—easy, healthy flavors that slow the day and steady the hands.
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Nintendo Switch2 is here!
Nintendo Switch 2 arrives, bridging past and future with enhanced features and vivid graphics for an immersive gaming experience.
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Illustration Experiment: Finding the Perfect Artist Match on Fiverr
Explore my experiment commissioning four Fiverr illustrators at different price points to identify the perfect artistic match for my brand aesthetic.
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Tea time with local ingredients
Enjoy a serene moment with freshly brewed tea and local honey. This intimate sip connects you to nature’s deep roots and the delicate ecosystem around you.
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Can you bee-lieve this local honey buzz
Discover the magic of bees and their honey – a simple pleasure crafted by nature’s finest artisans, wrapped in a golden drizzle of sweetness.