Monthly Archives: September 2019

End of Day Silly Pizza Song

Posted on 2019/09/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 29th 2019   Came home from all day gig and unplanned self-care date with Myself Alone (!) BOY tells me all about epoch BASEBALL outing (!!) MANMEAT brings me wine (!) GIRL tells me all about epoch COUSIN … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s First 2019 Fall Ball Outing

Posted on 2019/09/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 28th 2019   Now that Fall is underway and I finally remember to sign him up, Boy had his first “Fall Ball” outing today.  When he showed up for the Blue Team, the Maroon Team didn’t have enough … Continue reading →

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“How Was Your Sunday?”

Posted on 2019/09/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 29th 2019 For 13 years now it has been my privilege to face paint for the Allston Village Street Fair in Boston, MA.  This year I was able to make this video slideshow from it.  At the risk of … Continue reading →

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Cousin Sleepover with ClaraJane & Mary

Posted on 2019/09/29 by circuskitchen

September 28-29, 2019 Magna-Tiles, bunkbeds, snacks, playtime and pumpkin bread, oh my!   Thanks Uncle James, Aunt Amanda and Bubble Wow! And thanks MARY for being the best BIG little cousin/niece we could dream of! ♥♥

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At Rise: Dance Hair

Posted on 2019/09/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 27th 2019   AT RISE: Mom has finished parking the car before ClaraJane’s Saturday morning tap class. CJ: Ready Mom? Mom: Yes. You want help with your hair? CJ: No thanks. Mom: You did it yourself? CJ: Yup! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Marital Bliss

Posted on 2019/09/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 25th 2019 AT RISE: Two strangers in the night somehow find each other under the covers for a moment of pre-dawn, marital cuddling in the dark. The endorphins start to flow, they each exhale. Somebody farts, and no … Continue reading →

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Greta AND My Climate Striking Kids in the News

Posted on 2019/09/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 23rd 2019 Today is the day the incomparable 16 year-old Greta Thunberg delivered her eviscerating speech to the United Nations in New York, and it was ASTOUNDING. And LOOK who else represents in this Boston Channel 7 News … Continue reading →

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Boston Climate Strikers in the News

Posted on 2019/09/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 20th 2019 Gavin and ClaraJane lifting their voices outside the Massachusetts State House. In this Channel 4WBZ News’ coverage at 5 o’clock you can see me and Victor’s “We Need Earth!” sign at about 0:55 seconds: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/09/20/global-climate-strike-boston-city-hall-plaza-state-house-greta-thunberg/   WCVB … Continue reading →

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Greta Greta Greta and the Climate Strike

Posted on 2019/09/22 by circuskitchen

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Greta Thunberg’s Climate Crisis Testimony

Posted on 2019/09/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 18th 2019 Some highlights from the testimony on the Climate Crisis before Congress. Everything Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Said Before Congress | NBC New York [6:56]:   Congressman:  Why is it you say we should pay attention to … Continue reading →

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