Monthly Archives: October 2016

Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/31 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 31st 2016 Tricks and Treats. 2016-10-31 Halloween 2016 [3:56]: Starring: Gavin as Harry Potter Dementor ClaraJane as “a Witch SLASH Vampire Warrior!” DaddyLove as Couch Zombie Jennifer as “Person who Showered” Baba/Bubble Wow as a Witch Waiting for a nice … Continue reading →

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Ice Skating Lessons

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Oh joy!  Oh rapture! On this ordinarily high-demand day, instead of a GIG between gigs, I had a GAP.  On weekends it is my utmost pleasure any time I get to do regular banal stuff like other … Continue reading →

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When Grandma Z Skips Town

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Although we were blessed to entertain a visit from Auntie Lolo this week, we were not so lucky with Grandma Z.  Word reached Florida of all the germs we’re incubating up here.  At any rate, in imminent … Continue reading →

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Tobin Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 28th 2016 An unadulterated photo blast of favorite cuties at the after school Halloween party this year.  (Bummed I didn’t get a shot of my adorable sister in her cute kitty ears… but otherwise here we are.) First … Continue reading →

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When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town

Posted on 2016/10/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 24th 2016   What a treat to have Auntie Lolo in town, even if for just one evening of her brief business trip to Boston. 2016-10-24 When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town [2:45]:           … Continue reading →

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Advice for Future Generations

Posted on 2016/10/23 by circuskitchen

Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations  A gem. Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations [2:07]:    In summary:  Heed the facts.  Love is wise.  Hatred is foolish.

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Mortal After All

Posted on 2016/10/19 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 18th 2016 My morning, depicted in emojis: 1)  Driving the kids to school, so I can be there for one of my mom meetings. 2)  Been sick for a few days, really not feeling hot, trying to reach … Continue reading →

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Dead Bunny Diaries – Wiggles In Memoriam

Posted on 2016/10/18 by circuskitchen

October 2016 Well this is embarrassing.  It is now over 2+1/2 years since the incomparable Baby Bunny Wiggles arrived in our lives, stole our hearts and died.  Thanks a lot rabbit. Randomly today I come across and complete the video … Continue reading →

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Juggler Days: From Swampscott to Bridgewater

Posted on 2016/10/16 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 16th 2016 My gigs as a professional juggler and family entertainer are so varied and diverse and all-consuming that I have never even really begun to try to encapsulate them in any way in writing. Once I even … Continue reading →

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Plum Island Boys

Posted on 2016/10/16 by circuskitchen

October 2016      

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