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performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

AT RISE: What issa diss?

Friday, August 10th 2018 AT RISE:  Mommy is in the bath with ClaraJane, combing out her hair. ClaraJane:  [bathtub fart bubble noise] [Pause.] Mom:  [Scrunches up face.  Then in Borat accent:]  What issa diss-ah? ClaraJane:  That’s CHEESE. SCENE.  ♥♥

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That’s Cheese

August 2018 Our favorite Borat sketch.  A mind-blowing train wreck in slo-mo! Cheese [4:07]:   Credit to Cousin Zachary for bringing it to our attention. “That’s cheese.” ♥

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Greek Mytholofunny

August 10th 2018 Dear Gavin: What a joy it is living around your curiosity, intellect and humor. I loved sharing this nugget with you this morning (even though I know you would never find Greek Mythology boring): Love, Mom

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Blank Checks vs. Empty Pockets

August 9th 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Why Do We ‘Write Blank Checks for War’ But ‘Our Pockets Are Empty’ When It Comes to Medicare for All? Cortez: ‘Every other developed nation in the world does this. Why can’t America?’ [2:29]: “We … Continue reading

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading

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TALKS NOT WAR: Anti-War Protest in Kendall Square Cambridge

Friday, August 3rd 2018   On Friday the kids and I brought signs down to a No War with Iran Rally in Kendall Square Cambridge and listened to some speakers.   1)  Dr. King’s Evil Triplets:  Racism, Poverty and War My … Continue reading

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Nahant Beach Getaway

Thursday, August 2nd 2018 Sweet relief. Snuck out to the beach after mama’s gig du jour. 2018-08-02 NAHANT BEACH GETAWAY [57 seconds]:

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading

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Peter Panic @Screen on the Green

August 1st 2018 A lovely “Screen on the Green” summer evening at Green Rose Heritage Park with the incomparable Peter Panic. 2018-08-01  Peter Panic @Screen On the Green [30 seconds]:   PeterPanic.com ♥

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Lake Minnetonka: Love of Grandpa

Tuesday, July 31st 2018   Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota; one of those places where love means throwing you out the back of a boat and dragging you around real fast.  In this case, Pops’ treat. 2018-07-31 LAKE MINNETONKA:  LOVE OF GRANDPA … Continue reading

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