Monthly Archives: August 2016

Schoolhouse Rocking the Government with my Dad

Posted on 2016/08/26 by circuskitchen

Friday August 26th 2016 Doing some research about how the U.S. Government works with my Dad. Schoolhouse Rock to the rescue!   No More Kings [3:10]:     Shot Heard Round the World [3:00]: The Battles of Lexington and Concord … Continue reading →

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Grandpa’s First Livestream

Posted on 2016/08/25 by circuskitchen

August 25th 2016 Wherein Jennifer and Bruce broadcast unadulterated drivel in Grandpa’s first livestream on Facebook. Rated “F” for “Fogetaboutit.”  Viewing not really recommended for anyone. But he’s my dad and I don’t get to see him much and he’s … Continue reading →

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Voices of Syria

Posted on 2016/08/19 by circuskitchen

  Voices of Syria [5:17]:  

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The Water Bill

Posted on 2016/08/18 by circuskitchen

Also August 18th 2016 And when I went to pay our WATER BILL, this pittance of a fee for the unfathomable privilege of having clean potable life giving water ON TAP, ANY temperature, ANY time, as MUCH as we want… … Continue reading →

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The Little Boy from Aleppo

Posted on 2016/08/18 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 18th 2016 His name is Omran Daqneesh.   Here is the Daily Mail news report:   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3748180/Wounded-Syrian-boy-harrowing-image-shocked-world-breaks-reunited-parents.html?ito=social-facebook:   Here is a video: Little boy rescued from the rubble in Syria [2:30]:       Just yesterday I wrote that this … Continue reading →

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Upworthy Robbery at Knifepoint Guy

Posted on 2016/08/18 by circuskitchen

August 2016 In the face of too many horrors about the world I arguably shouldn’t be reading, this blog is the little slice of heaven I leave my kids.  Here ya go kids, another beautiful, amazing thing: He was robbed … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Camping Trip LOG!

Posted on 2016/08/15 by circuskitchen

THIS INDEX IS A WORK IN PROGRESS, FOR REFERENCE INTO PERPETUITY, so our flamly can speed-dial up the stories, photos & videos from our camping adventures.  Our first  year -2013- we went ONCE.  The next year -2014- we went ONCE. … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Sleepover with Bubble Wow

Posted on 2016/08/15 by circuskitchen

August 15th 2016   Today is the day of a much anticipated sleepover for ClaraJane with her beloved Bubble Wow.   And it is perfectly delightful.   Thank you Bubble Wow!

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Bumpkin Island MOVIE

Posted on 2016/08/12 by circuskitchen

August 12th 2016 2016-08-12 Bumpkin Island Camping [6:13]:                                              

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Bumpkin Island Escape

Posted on 2016/08/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 12th 2016   Forget the ferry boat, Daddy gotta boat.  As for getting our gear and us all across the the harbor, he takes the Fox, Goose and Grain approach.   First the boy and the gear:   … Continue reading →

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