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2017 Tobin Kitchen Holiday Party
December 16th 2017 We’re lucky that my hubsand’s kitchen crew at work mostly get along so well. Here are our families celebrating the holidays together in 2017. 2017-12-16 TOBIN KITCHEN XMAS PARTY [0:46 seconds]: ♥
Evidence They Get Along: Peace Begins
Tuesday, December 12th 2017 At the risk of bragging overmuch about my kids… I choose this moment to share the fact that for years I have been accumulating what I call “Evidence They Get Along.” It’s a file on my … Continue reading
Posted in activism, art, childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, fight, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience, social justice, spirituality, work-life balance
Tagged ClaraJane, Gavin
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A Short Walk in the Snow
Sunday, December 10th 2017 Apparently my son had an incident where he was carrying the recycling downstairs when the paper bag ripped open and spilled its contents all over the stair well. From what he told me it was pretty … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, health, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, patience, work-life balance
Tagged Gavin, GivinAndHavin, Gratitudes
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UkeOke: Really Big Trucks
Tuesday, November 14th 2017 Between gigs I manage to stop by Mr. Music in L.A. (that’s Lower Allston in Boston to you). I need a new ukulele and to see my wonderful friend STEVE from the Reggae Band JAH SPIRIT. … Continue reading
Posted in art, childhood, comedy, education, Friendship, health, Hospital Clowning, Laughter League, learning, love, making art, music, Performing Life, Secret Juggler, ukeoke, ukulele, work, work-life balance
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New iPhone Sample Movie
Monday, November 13th 2017 Yesterday my phone took a swan dive to its final demise. I seem particularly talented at dropping and breaking cell phones. Especially for a juggler. Determined to get proper protection this time, I hauled off to … Continue reading
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Flamly Hubsand
Sunday, November 12th 2017 I awake this Sunday morning to find Dear Hubsand GONE. I was alarmed because I have a gig in a few hours but I know he’ll be back in time to be bitten by our Ankle … Continue reading
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UkeOke: Your Song
(I always thought this song was hokey, but it’s SO pretty…) Your Song by Elton John – Chords & Lyrics #Ukulele [1st VERSE] Gbm A D A It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside Gbm A D A … Continue reading
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CircusKitchen Halloween 2017
October 2017 2017-10-31 CIRCUSKITCHEN HALLOWEEN [2:39]: Our “Treat” for Halloween this year was a visit from Pops! In Other Family News: Miles was Wolverine … Continue reading
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Our Revolution: Bernie Sanders Live in Somerville!
Monday, October 23rd 2017 “…We have two jobs: 1) Tell Mr. Trump he will not divide this country over sexual orientation, color of skin or county of origin. 2) We need a progressive agenda for the working class and … Continue reading
Our Revolution: Friendly Neighborhood Politicians
Monday, October 23rd 2017 I went to the rally to slake the parched chokehold of desperation in the desert of what is our currently horrifying Chump-inspired global political climate. And to get a better sense of our City Council candidates before … Continue reading