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About circuskitchen

performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

#IKnowYou

Posted on 2019/05/21

Monday, May 20th 2019   Some impressive responses to my call to action:     NOW we’re talking.  YES I’m roughing up some men, and without apology.  Moreover, keeping the conversation going… ♠♠♠

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‘Bama Bortion Ban

Posted on 2019/05/20

Monday, May 20th 2019 When sh*t is so f#cked up in politics that you don’t know what to say, thank f#cking g*d for luminaries like the incomparable Trae Crowder, the original Liberal Redneck. Liberal Redneck – Bama Bortion Ban [4:26]: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Mermaid Hair

Posted on 2019/05/19

Sunday, May 19th 2019   AT RISE:  ClaraJane is playing in the bath.  Mom is sitting on the edge of the tub, blowing bubbles all over her daughter (relishing this moment after performing gigs all weekend). Mom:  Oh, we need to … Continue reading →

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Character Values: Lying or Not

Posted on 2019/05/18

My late Uncle Jack told me; “I’d rather believe in someone and be wrong than NOT believe in them and be right.”   And this from the internet: ♦  

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TED Talk: Owning Behavior & Communication in Relationships

Posted on 2019/05/16

Thursday, May 16th 2019 Great -much needed- TED Talk! Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success | Louise Evans | TEDxGenova [18:17]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q22WAUnpPs Apparently I spend hella time in that “Red Chair.” I like the 3rd-5th ones much … Continue reading →

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Fish n’ Chips Gavin Style

Posted on 2019/05/15

Wednesday, May 15th 2019 My son is so skinny and he loves to read. Here he is enjoying the fish n’ chips wrapped in newspaper at our local Irish Pub:   #Hopeless  #Priceless ♥

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Before & After School Kids

Posted on 2019/05/15

Wednesday, May 15th 2019 ClaraJane rollerskates around friends at the morning bus stop:   After school, Gavin reads while ClaraJane works on Shrinky-Dink jewelry (in rollerskates):                     Gavin tries to convince … Continue reading →

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