Category Archives: work-life balance

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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Camping Turkey

Posted on 2019/05/27 by circuskitchen

  This commercial of a turkey going camping cracks me up because it’s SO accurate*, lol! Chantix Camping [0:46]:   *(Except for the cigarettes.  Or making soup out of medication ?!) ♥

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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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At Rise: Mermaid Hair

Posted on 2019/05/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 19th 2019   AT RISE:  ClaraJane is playing in the bath.  Mom is sitting on the edge of the tub, blowing bubbles all over her daughter (relishing this moment after performing gigs all weekend). Mom:  Oh, we need to … 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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Fish n’ Chips Gavin Style

Posted on 2019/05/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 15th 2019 My son is so skinny and he loves to read. Here he is enjoying the fish n’ chips wrapped in newspaper at our local Irish Pub:   #Hopeless  #Priceless ♥

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