Monthly Archives: October 2015

HALLOWEEN 2015 – Trick or Treat

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 31st 2015 This is the face Gavin maintained all through the conclusion of our Trick-or-Treating that night.  I’ve never seen him smile like that.  It was so goofy and cute all I could say is, “Careful don’t break your … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2015 – Fenway Park

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 31st 2015; 1-5pm Before the melee, Fenway!     It was my honor and pleasure -as ever- to work Fenway Park this Halloween, especially with so much of my family swinging by to partake.   Here I am … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – The Day Before

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Friday,  October 30th 2015 You’d never know it’s only the day BEFORE Halloween, starting with the Halloween Party at School:   Gavin and Miles test out their Sparring Ninja & Gladiator costumes, while the Ladybug and Warrior Girl snuggle.  Or … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – Feeling Spooky

Posted on 2015/10/29 by circuskitchen

October 29th 2015 In The Spirit!                                   “I’m Evil” she says:             Speaking of artwork, here is a piece … Continue reading →

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Pumkin Dash

Posted on 2015/10/29 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 29th 2015 The kids’ gym teacher, Ms. S., puts on a special theme related physical activity every month, and today Daddy & I were lucky enough to peek at ClaraJane’s participation in the “Pumpkin Dash” extravaganza. (Sorry that … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: The Armadillo Song

Posted on 2015/10/28 by circuskitchen

October 28th 2015   As God is my witness this song has been coming through me for the past few days, in the interstices of my activities.  I even previewed it last night at Open Mic in Lynn, MA after … Continue reading →

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How To Begin Anew

Posted on 2015/10/27 by circuskitchen

October 2015 Wonderful techniques for interpersonal Restorative Justice from the movie based on the book, Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, by Thich Nhat Hanh.   Begin Anew [1min, 9secs]:     Anger [1 min, 24secs]:     JASPER´S MINDFUL JOURNEY IS … Continue reading →

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Like, Juggling Life

Posted on 2015/10/25 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 25th 2015   After a grueling blitz of high-demand juggling gigs (the immensity and cacophony of which defy description), come Sunday afternoon I’m finishing the last of face paint customers and tasting the “finish” line. Then suddenly like magic … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness – JKZ on NPR

Posted on 2015/10/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 22nd 2015   As I am studying Mindfulness and heard Jon Kabat-Zinn interviewed on NPR’s “Here & Now.”  Here is the 10 minute interview titled “The Science of Mindfulness and Meditation.” Here are some points I loved: What … Continue reading →

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Slept it Off

Posted on 2015/10/22 by circuskitchen

2015/10/22 “How is she feeling?” asks my mom, after my baby girl fell sick with a fever on 10/21. Here she is up and at ’em the next morning: 2015-10-22 Slept it Off [7 seconds]:

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