Category Archives: education

Tobin Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal – 2019

Posted on 2019/06/06 by circuskitchen

2019-06-06 As I can’t make it to the Spring Concert (tomorrow) I crashed the Dress Rehearsal today! Of note, the first song, “Namaste,” really knocked my socks off. 2019-06-06 Tobin Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal [2:59]:      The rest was … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s First Foray in the City Alone

Posted on 2019/06/01 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 1st 2019   Because of ClaraJane’s audition on Saturday, we elected to let Gavin walk a few blocks in Central Square Cambridge by himself between two of his favorite places; the D&D bookstore and the ramen noodle place. … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Pinkalicious Audition

Posted on 2019/06/01 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 1st 2019 Being fans of Boston’s WGBH Studios, it was kind of a no-brainer to sign up for the opportunity for ClaraJane to audition to participate in a segment for a kids show from a book series she’s … Continue reading →

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Tobin Art Show 2019

Posted on 2019/05/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 31st 2019               BIG THANKS to our kids’ wonderful Art Teacher, Yulia Paylor! ♥

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ClaraJane & Simra’s Hatchimal School

Posted on 2019/05/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 29th 2019 I come home to find ClaraJane and Simra taking attendance in their new Hatchimal Classroom.   They say it’s a Montessori School, just with desks. Then they had me sew some shorts for the stuffed leopard. … Continue reading →

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Mad Hot Cambridge Ballroom Showcase

Posted on 2019/05/21 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 21st 2019 My baby has been taking ballroom dance in gym, and tonight was the city-wide showcase at the high school gym.  Be still my heart!  (I turned down work for this!) 2019-05-21 Mad Hot Cambridge Ballroom Showcase [2:26]: … Continue reading →

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TED Talk: Owning Behavior & Communication in Relationships

Posted on 2019/05/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 16th 2019 Great -much needed- TED Talk! Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success | Louise Evans | TEDxGenova [18:17]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q22WAUnpPs Apparently I spend hella time in that “Red Chair.” I like the 3rd-5th ones much … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Skin is IN @BCH!

Posted on 2019/04/29 by circuskitchen

March/April 13th 2019 On rounds with Doc Skeeter on March 13th, we encounter a bunch of Dermatology Nurses who ask us to help with a promo video as a part of a nation-wide awareness campaign for their specialty. When I … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Konmari Fan Piece to Date

Posted on 2019/04/25 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 25th 2019 Although I haven’t taken the leap to actually APPLY Marie Kondo’s Method to my home in its totality, I remain inspired and influenced nonetheless.   And I love to see what other people can accomplish using The … Continue reading →

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2019 Cambridge Science Festival

Posted on 2019/04/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 13th 2019 As I scatter myself to the winds North of Boston today, look where DaddyLove remembered to bring the children; the incomparable Cambridge Science Festival. So awesome! Finally, time to head home: Thanks (so much!) DLove. ❤️ … Continue reading →

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