Monthly Archives: August 2016

Mighty Daddy Bumpkin

Posted on 2016/08/11 by circuskitchen

August 11th 2016 We’re used to DaddyLove being BIG.  And it’s true. All the more fun trying a different perspective:           You’re actually amazing DLove.  Thanks for alll you do!

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Bumpkin Island Bumpkins

Posted on 2016/08/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 11th 2016 Now that’ Daddy’s here, we go exploring.   You can actually WALK from the island to the land at high tide.                 We spend the afternoon alternately hiding from … Continue reading →

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Camping Bumpkin – Ahoy Daddy 

Posted on 2016/08/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday,  August 11th 2016 8am this morning finds me in the hammock contemplating whether I want to scrounge up a campfire to make coffee or just keep going without coffee until some point later when Daddy might be here to … Continue reading →

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Camping Bumpkin – Ferryboat Fairies

Posted on 2016/08/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,  August 10th 2016 Home from my gig with smooth enough transitions to catch an earlier Boston Harbor Ferry than expected. Daddy joins us tomorrow by shark or something we don’t know what. We’ll just have to camp and sea. … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: Swing Low – Lyrics

Posted on 2016/08/10 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,  August 10th 2016 On the occasion of camping with my kids sans Daddy -with Daddy to join us tomorrow and everything going swimmingly but for daughter lamenting lack of said Daddy come singing this song come bed time- here … Continue reading →

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#Compliments

Posted on 2016/08/09 by circuskitchen

This: Give Me Compliments [2:15]:   And this: Florida Teacher begins each day complimenting his students one by one [1:10]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXNqraH2Og     Shnell bitte bitte shnell bitte bitte compliments SHNELL!

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Olympian Refugee Swimmer

Posted on 2016/08/08 by circuskitchen

August 8th 2016 Not being a fan of nationalism, I haven’t been overcome by feverish enthusiasm as the 2016 Olympics have gotten underway.  But I AM a fan of grit, determination and indomitable spirit.  And come to find out, THIS … Continue reading →

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$1,000 Day-Date with My Daughter

Posted on 2016/08/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 1st 2016 Over the weekend ClaraJane had Daddy help her count and organize all the money around the house she could get her hands on.   $22.31 to be exact, and she is *dying* to take it to … Continue reading →

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