Monthly Archives: April 2016

School Garden Kids

Posted on 2016/04/29 by circuskitchen

April 29th 2016   Since as a mother it’s my #1 aim to cultivate the legacy of a *relationship* between my son and daughter, I collect evidence they get along like nuggets of gold.   So I enjoyed spying on them … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Grandma Z Dance

Posted on 2016/04/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 2nd 2016 Having turned 8, Gavin’s birthday gift from Grandma Z & Grandpa Jack in Florida is the promise of a *trip* to go VISIT them this summer… by himSELF! He took it pretty hard.  Look: 2016-05-02 Gavin’s … Continue reading →

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Portland Mini-Vacay Getaway

Posted on 2016/04/22 by circuskitchen

April 20-22nd 2016 After my gig north of Boston on Wednesday, I met my family at the local train station as they had brilliantly commuted there so as to begin our “Vacay” sooner than later.   Bam.  In less than two … Continue reading →

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Another Way to Say It

Posted on 2016/04/22 by circuskitchen

Friday,  April 22nd 2016 At Rise: The Oberhauser Four are pulling into the seaside town of Old Orchard Beach, ME.  The literate-minded soon-to-be 8 year-old Boy is snickering at the name of an ice cream n’ candy store,  “Dickenson’s.” Gavin:  … Continue reading →

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It’s a Attitude

Posted on 2016/04/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,  April 20th 2016 On the road to Maine for a quick little family getaway -or “Vacay!” as ClaraJane calls it- she announces the imperative proclamation of any child in her predicament;  “I’m BORED.” “OK darling,” I say, being one … Continue reading →

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Going Mad

Posted on 2016/04/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 20th 2016   So disappointed at the New York primary elections this morning, where Hillary Clinton *SUPPOSEDLY*  “won” New York by a lot, defying predicted indices and reeking of corruption and typical Clinton manipulation.  Explaining the state of … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block by Marie-Emanuelle Hartness

Posted on 2016/04/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 16th 2016   Marie Emanuelle-Hartness is a talented film maker and I was honored to perform in her latest film, Writer’s Block, and then to finally screen it at the 2016 Boston International Film Festival.   Here is the trailer: … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Science Festival 2016

Posted on 2016/04/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 16th 2016 For the second year in a row we were lucky enough to buzz through the AMAZING annual Cambridge Science Festival.   First up, some engineers demonstrate the integrity of the composition of our own Zakim Bridge … Continue reading →

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Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2016

Posted on 2016/04/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 15th 2016 No matter the weather, you know it’s Spring at Tobin Montessori when Children’s House students are hosting SPRING TEA. For the second year in a row, *I* am ClaraJane’s chosen “guest.”   The tables are set, cookies … Continue reading →

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Curriculum Morning

Posted on 2016/04/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  April 12th 2016 Today parents were invited into the classrooms of our students at Tobin Montessori. In Room 283 ClaraJane and her fellow pre-K friend Afomia revisit their favorite Math work,  “The Snake Game.”   Meanwhile in room 290 … Continue reading →

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