Monthly Archives: July 2015

Pool Daze

Posted on 2015/07/30 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 30th 2015 In a summer that is a blinding sea of gigs, it’s a delicious gulp of oxygen between shows to squeeze in a visit to join the family at the local pool.  #pinchme   Of course most of … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Chronicles Continued

Posted on 2015/07/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 29th 2015 Oh have you got enough of this topic yet?  Well sorry but outletting my excitement here is the only chance I have of not ruining this for my daughter.  I try to invite and encourage her, … Continue reading →

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Tattoos in the War Zone

Posted on 2015/07/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 27th 2015 Perhaps I am overly smitten with my daughter’s little enterprise.  (See recent posts.)  Sue me!  (On 2nd thought; don’t.)   On this day she opened shop in the hallway amidst the boys’ fierce and protracted war-games. … Continue reading →

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Taking it to the Bank

Posted on 2015/07/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 24 2015 With her new Tattoo tips, some birthday money, marble money (earned around the house), *brother’s* marble money that he didn’t want (!), three loose dollars she charmed from my purse, and a pile of quarters abandoned … Continue reading →

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The Tattoo Artist

Posted on 2015/07/23 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 23rd 2015 (Continued from: Tattoos by ClaraJane – An Entrepreneur is Born.) First thing in the morning, totally unprompted, she goes to transfer her tips into her personal bank savings jar. We also counted; $5.55 total, including the … Continue reading →

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Tattoos by ClaraJane – An Entrepreneur is Born

Posted on 2015/07/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 22nd 2015 On this day, my gig was for our city at a park to entertain before the screening of an outdoor movie.  Paul was working, and instead of finding a babysitter I was considering taking the kids … Continue reading →

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Lost at Pond – Plymouth Edition

Posted on 2015/07/20 by circuskitchen

Sat-Mon July 18-20, 2015 This weekend we sneaked away for a little impromptu escape for two nights and one luxurious day at my Sister-in-Law, Auntie Liz’s place in the magical wilds of Plymouth, replete with:           … Continue reading →

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Before and After

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 13th 2015 On the way to the park:   And on the way back:   Ahh… that’s better!

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The Dragon and the Unicorn

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

2015-07-13 – The Dragon and the Unicorn It was just so lovely and magical having Dad here.   One of my favorite-ever quotes from Dad happened one time a couple years back when I couldn’t put into words how amazing it … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Grownup Conversation

Posted on 2015/07/10 by circuskitchen

July 10th 2015 ClaraJane’s last day of being three. 2015-07-10 CLARAJANE’S GROWNUP CONVERSATION [48 seconds]:  ♥♥

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