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Monthly Archives: December 2018
Elizabeth Warren Running for POTUS 2020
December 31st 2018 Well here’s a bright spot for the end of the year! It’s no secret my heart belongs to Bernie, but I love her almost as much. She is my OWN Senator no less, from my OWN town, … Continue reading
Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018
December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again. Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine. #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]: See also: https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And: https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/ #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading
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Elegant Hubsand: A Haiku
December 28th 2018 Elegant Hubsand Gracefully flies down the snow And sticks the landing ♥
Frost Mountain Sledding
December 28th (?) 2018 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Sledding [1:38]: ♥
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At Rise: Belt Says What
Thursday, December 27th 2018 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are nearing the end of a hearty meal in a yurt. Gavin is serving himself another helping of tortellini and sausage. Gavin: Oh man. My belt is saying, “No more!” … Continue reading
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At Rise: Daddy’s Boots
Thursday, December 27th 2018 AT RISE: Mom is trying to finish up work on her computer as part of the flamly effort to hit the road for winter woods in Maine. Gavin: Are these Daddy’s boots? Mom: I don’t … Continue reading
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At Rise: You Call That a Poem?
Thursday, December 27th 2018 AT RISE: ClaraJane rollerskates into the bedroom to talk to mom, who is up in bed on the laptop. ClaraJane: Mom, you know those poems you wrote? Like, “Bathroom door. Bathroom door?…” Mom: About all … Continue reading
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At Rise: Pac-Man Pride
Wednesday, December 26th 2018 AT RISE: Gavin has just made it past “Level 6” on the new miniature Pac-Man console he got for Christmas. Gavin: Wow I can’t believe I made it past level SIX already, can you Daddy? … Continue reading
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Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops 2018
December 25th 2018 Final stop: Aunt Liz’s in Plymouth with Zachary, Olivia & Pops! 2018-12-25 Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops [51 seconds]: #Nothing I did to not be in their shoes. #There but by … Continue reading
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Christmas at the McSweeney’s 2018
December 25th 2018 Next stop: Aunt Amanda’s, featuring Baby Rowan AND Aunt Jane Ann! 2018-12-25b Rowan’s First McSweeney Christmas [35 seconds]: Mermaids and unicorns, hors d’oevres and babies oh my! ♥