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The Circus

by Shawn Burns

Fri
8
2008

One of my earliest memories is of being put in the co-pilot seat on my mother's bicycle and riding to the circus. I remember the clowns (which still freak me out a little bit) and seeing peanut shells everywhere, and riding on an elephant that seemed as tall as a house. I've always liked the circus. Maybe it's because of that early memory; maybe it's because of seeing Dumbo very young. I'd ... Read more >

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Weekend Outlook: October 24th-26th

by Shawn Burns

Wed
22
2008

We're heading into the end of October here on the Peninsula, and that means more and more Halloween-themed events coming up. But even though there are plenty of family fairs and haunted houses in the area in the coming weeks, there are also more unique opportunities for enjoying the Halloween season. Come walk the trail at Hidden Villa on Friday at 6:30pm. Dress up and hunt the trail for treats ... Read more >

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Silicon Valley

Shawn Burns

Shawn is in the middle of his PhD in Philosophy at Stanford University. Guided by his inner sense of right and wrong, and by his wife's subtle hints, he became an at-home dad to his devastatingly adorable infant daughter in September of 2007. Since then he has dragged her all over the Bay Area in one backpack or another. He has been writing about these dadventures and mis-dadventures for months...Read more >

Bonggamom

Despite attaining an MS from Stanford and an MBA from Harvard, Bonggamom is barely getting passing grades in her pursuit of an MFA (Masters in Family Administration) from the Universe-ity of Motherhood. Formerly in software product management, she is a stay-at-home parent to a daughter and twin boys, constantly looking for new ways to entertain them while doing as little housework as possible....Read more >

A Season of Rituals

by BeingSavvy

December
1
2008

Darkest December is upon us, and we are all preparing, in our different ways, to light it up with rituals. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's. Parties, tree lightings, and holiday cards. Visits with family. Feasts, gifts, and candles. Read more >

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