Category Archives: parenthood

Boston Climate Strikers in the News

Posted on 2019/09/22 by

Friday, September 20th 2019 Gavin and ClaraJane lifting their voices outside the Massachusetts State House. In this Channel 4WBZ News’ coverage at 5 o’clock you can see me and Victor’s “We Need Earth!” sign at about 0:55 seconds: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/09/20/global-climate-strike-boston-city-hall-plaza-state-house-greta-thunberg/   WCVB … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Acceptance

Posted on 2019/09/13 by

Friday, September 13th 2019:  Part 2 of 2   AT RISE:  The Girls are still on their Mommy-Daughter Dinner Date, laughing at this photo of Peter Parker. CJ [Voicing the cat]:  ‘When I jumped up here, my donkey didn’t make it!’ … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Forgiveness

Posted on 2019/09/13 by

Friday, September 13th 2019:  Part 1 of 2     AT RISE:  The Ladies are enjoying a Mommy-Daughter dinner date at the Middle East Restaurant in Central Square, Cambridge MA. ClaraJane:  Mom, it’s okay when you say ‘ass.’ Mom:  ?! … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Trouble Walking

Posted on 2019/09/12 by

Thursday, September 12th 2019   I am following Dr. Mal as we enter a waiting room at Boston Children’s Hospital, but we immediately start disputing who was supposed to go first.  After a bit of clown bickering, we ask the … Continue reading →

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Woke Up with Something on my Face

Posted on 2019/09/09 by

Monday, September 9th 2019   I think it’s an improvement. I wish I could just wear it around all the time.    

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When the Mayor Asks You to Enter the Cannoli Eating Contest

Posted on 2019/09/08 by

Sunday, September 8th 2019   Well, what would you do? But first let’s back up. By the time we went to the Cosmas & Damian Italian Festival around the block from our home Sunday evening, my family had ALREADY attended … Continue reading →

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Pro-Social VIDEO GAMES

Posted on 2019/09/06 by

  Copied directly from: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/prosocial-video-games PRO-SOCIAL VIDEO GAMES   Animal Crossing                                             The Stanley Parable Fez          … Continue reading →

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