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About circuskitchen

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

Responsibility, Integrity, Love & The Black Stallion

Posted on 2016/10/14 by circuskitchen

I’ve been contemplating the notions of personal responsibility in life,   and managing expectations in life.   More and more I find myself refusing to ascribe to a BINARY MINDSET.  I run into it everywhere; politics (, kids’ mentality, etc. … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Trail Camping

Posted on 2016/10/10 by circuskitchen

Indiginous People’s Weekend, October 7-10th 2016 2016-10 Mohawk Trail Camping [8:36]:     Pictorial Review:      

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Edible Moon

Posted on 2016/10/05 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 5th 2016   At the end of a lovely walk home together from Taekwondo tonight, 8 y/o boy looks up at the sky and says, “Wow the moon is bright tonight.  It’s a croissant.” Then he catches himself, … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane Ballet

Posted on 2016/10/05 by circuskitchen

October 5th 2016   Once in Fall and once in Spring we are permitted to observe ClaraJane’s class on “Watch Day.”    I find everything about it a thrilling delight. 2010-10-05 ClaraJane Ballet Watch Day [1:23]:      

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Leah the Mermaid

Posted on 2016/10/04 by circuskitchen

October 4th 2016   I was gifted these photos of my sister Leah, in California, from a gig she did as a Mermaid!   I don’t have much to say about them other than I think they’re beautiful and they … Continue reading →

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Aleppo Swimming Hole

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

  This just in from Syria, by way of a London “Channel 4 News” Report.  ‘Course this was 9/28/2016 in Aleppo, more than 4 days and 100 children’s bombing deaths ago:

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And the Carnage of Humanity

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

[Title to the tune of “12 Days of Christmas”] Monday, October 3rd 2016   Hubsand and I are palpably aware of our blessings; humbled with gratitude, awe-filled in our appreciation.  That doesn’t mean life is easy or that we’re immune to ever … Continue reading →

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Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016   “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school.  “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement.  Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

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You Guys Can Go Ahead and Kiss Now

Posted on 2016/09/25 by circuskitchen

  Sunday, September 25th 2016 Alas we have found a parking spot and cut the engine after a slightly stressful, maritally typical commute wherein the hubsand is at the wheel and the wife is backseat driving from shotgun.  We are … Continue reading →

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Plain Jane Saturday

Posted on 2016/09/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 24th 2016 I’ve been desperate for life to slow down and have NOTHING HAPPEN for a while, so I could catch my breath.  And maybe stop taking so many damn photos all the time.  Thankfully this particular Saturday … Continue reading →

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