Category Archives: learning

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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Hospital Clowning: Making Sick Kids Smile

Posted on 2019/05/28 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 28th 2019 Lovely interview with Dr. Mal Adjusted about our work at Boston Children’s Hospital! Click HERE.   http://discoveries.childrenshospital.org/laughter-league/?fbclid=IwAR3wZU986d3mekg-nrd3gXFzlGXifvMBqqSKis_EqobXYT5lJpc_65JhTzA ♥

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ClaraJane + Spoon

Posted on 2019/05/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 27th 2019 What a wonderful time we had dining “back in civilization” after camping.   I can’t blame her for staring into that face. ♥

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Camping: Beartown Forest State Forest

Posted on 2019/05/27 by circuskitchen

Memorial Day Weekend 2019   Wow, another new Massachusetts State Forest —and camping trip #22!— on the books. This time we had the bonus of Cousin/Nephew Zachary!   AND we unexpectedly hiked some of the Appalachian Trail for the first … 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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#IKnowYou

Posted on 2019/05/21 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 20th 2019   Some impressive responses to my call to action:     NOW we’re talking.  YES I’m roughing up some men, and without apology.  Moreover, keeping the conversation going… ♠♠♠

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