Patricia tobin:  

My daughter just graduated HS of Art and Design with honors. She received a leadership award for speaking up whenever she perceived injustice whether or not it was a popular stance. What a kid. We just relocated to Brooklyn. By the time she finishes unpacking it will be time to pack again and move to Baltimore to attend MICA and study animation. Looking at the big picture of my life, raising Alice has surely been the sweetest part. I will be sad to see her go but I am proud that she is ready to go. Graduated The New School for Social research when I was 50. I'm a sociologist to my core. Always observing and asking questions. Love to wander NYC, look at art, talk to strangers. Had a successful career in applied research and consulting with people who make educational TV for children (WGBH,PBS,CPB). Unfortunately, when I decided to end a b...Expand for more