Monthly Archives: March 2016

Easter 2016

Posted on 2016/03/27 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 27th 2016 Upon realizing we were NOT going to make it to (Unitarian) Church with ANY trace of grace, dignity or punctuality, we switched gears and asked Grandma if she was available for a spontaneous Easter feast (advance … Continue reading →

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Birdie Sanders Put a Bird On It

Posted on 2016/03/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 24th 2016   I for one don’t know if I will ever get enough of this magical moment.  I actually imagine this will be remembered as an historical moment in history for generations to come, but only time … Continue reading →

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Good Friday Morning Adventure

Posted on 2016/03/25 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 25th 2016               For this “Good Friday” off from school, and because of Baby Mary’s proclivity for “adventure” in the morning times, we arranged a family get-together around that.  And though none … Continue reading →

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She’s So Fashion

Posted on 2016/03/18 by circuskitchen

March 2016   Because I cannot get enough of her and her spirit and leopard spots and stripes and bandaids and leather jacket and tutus: I never even liked houndstooth before, but for those socks. Having put on the bandaid … Continue reading →

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Comedy Meets Classical – Leroy Anderson

Posted on 2016/03/17 by circuskitchen

Just encountered this wonderful and hilarious piece where COMEDY meets CLASSICAL MUSIC meets WRITING.  Love it! Le Machina de Escriber [4:33]:   Turns out this was written by Leroy Anderson, born right here in CAMBRIDGE no less (1908-1975), growing up … Continue reading →

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I Get What You’re Saying

Posted on 2016/03/17 by circuskitchen

Next time you don’t know what to say to a friend in need, perhaps try one of these: I GET WHAT YOU’RE SAYING. That sounds rough, thank you for telling me. Is there anything I can do? I hear you. … Continue reading →

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Supper SNAFU

Posted on 2016/03/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 16th 2016 After Gavin’s Tae Kwon Do class on Wednesdays, it’s almost kids’ bedtime but we still need to eat.  Back at home on this night, Daddy was going to feed CJ early and get her to bed, … Continue reading →

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Many Times a Million

Posted on 2016/03/15 by circuskitchen

March 11th-ish, 2016 Ya parenting is tough.  And sometimes it is so very rough:   So, things with Gavin –while typically sensationally awesome– have sometimes been stupidly rough.  I’ll spare the details but suffice it to say it has involved … Continue reading →

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Fun with Ersatz Journalism & Pie

Posted on 2016/03/14 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 14th 2016 To thine own self be true, no?  One example of scintillating adventure for me these days is sleuthing around as a self-ascribed elementary school journalist.  Here is a nibble of my most recently submitted repast for … Continue reading →

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Super Tuesday – Shit Gettin’ Realz Yo

Posted on 2016/03/01 by circuskitchen

TUESDAY, March 1st 2016   I can only hope that when you are reading this, it is far enough in the future that the Drumpf plague that is overtaking the political climate in this country has receded into a footnote. … Continue reading →

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