Monthly Archives: May 2016

Gone Campin’

Posted on 2016/05/28 by circuskitchen

Friday,  May 27th 2026 This is all we need: Hmm. Something’s not right. This is all we need: To put it another way: Also this: So that finally: One can do this: We’re there. Mission accomplished. P.S.: Kids could not … Continue reading →

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Edible Face

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

May 27th 2016 This just in from Facebook. Three years ago, nearly two years old, ClaraJane says: “Can I help?” (She still says that all they time… especially in the kitchen.)   Paul writes:  “She’s so big now and ready … Continue reading →

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Tae Kwon Do – Cultivating Strength

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

For my son’s reference and strength of Body, Mind and Spirit, FWIW:                

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Taegeuk Il Jang – Tae Kwon Do Form #2

Posted on 2016/05/26 by circuskitchen

May 2016 Having learned the Tae Kwon Do form “Chung- Ji” as a white belt, Gavin earned his yellow belt and is now tasked with learning “Taegeuk Il Jang” (which I just found out means “Heaven and Light“):   Some terminology: … Continue reading →

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Battery Rant

Posted on 2016/05/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 25th 2016   In anticipation of camping this weekend, I finally went to the hardware store to repair a bunch of tiny electronics with battery replacement.  Here’s what I learned: A)  Nearly ALL “button” style batteries are 1.5 … Continue reading →

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It’s Not “Free Stuff”

Posted on 2016/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2016 About this Democratic Socialism:          

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Why Bernie Sanders

Posted on 2016/05/24 by circuskitchen

May 2016 Look at the principles, integrity, compassion, instincts and actions of this beautiful and inspiring human being: Bernie Sanders First Responder [45 seconds]:  It literally brings me to tears when I see his immediate compassionate response. The qualities of this … Continue reading →

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Parenting – 4 Ways to One Day

Posted on 2016/05/23 by circuskitchen

Yeah, about that. It’s hard not to love this mom’s epic rant (and especially her stroke of culinary genius at the end):   2) Speaking of which, here are 12 Ways to be the Meanest Mom in the World:   3) … Continue reading →

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Kiss Me Your Fool

Posted on 2016/05/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 21st 2016 After a full couple days of face painting, I myself was charitably painted by a friend’s daughter at the end of our school’s Family Fun Day. Although my husband declined my request for a kiss, he … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: I Wanna Be Like You

Posted on 2016/05/15 by circuskitchen

#Ukulele chords (I like) and lyrics to this iconic song from Disney’s The Jungle Book.    I Wanna Be Like You Dm A7       Now I’m the king of the swingers, oh, the jungle VIP A7  Dm      … Continue reading →

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