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About circuskitchen

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

Tobin Turkey Trot & More

Posted on 2014/11/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 26th 2014 We had the great blessing of relatives in town for Thanksgiving, including joining us at the kids’ school to cheer them on for the Tobin Turkey Trot Extravaganza.  Here we are alongside Uncle Chris, Grandma Z, and Grandpa … Continue reading →

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In the Name of Marriage: Lasting Relationships

Posted on 2014/11/17 by circuskitchen

This article was so great I wanted to share it for posterity.  It rang true for me and (selfishly?) I’d like my marriage to be one of the survivors. The original article is here: http://www.businessinsider.com/lasting-relationships-rely-on-2-traits-2014-11 SCIENCE More: The Atlantic Love … Continue reading →

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JoJo & Avila: Best Feature Film Winner!

Posted on 2014/11/13 by circuskitchen

It’s been nearly a week since our encounter with the Incredible Adventures of JoJo and his Annoying Sister Avila, and there are some wonderful updates: First of all, the Director Brian Schmidt wrote me a lovely note of thanks for my … Continue reading →

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All Things Incredible JoJo and Avila

Posted on 2014/11/08 by circuskitchen

Basically, I am anomalously bound by a hurt back this weekend and -amazingly- NO GIGS!  Serendipitously here comes this amazing piece of work to occupy my thoughts.  As I scratch my head wondering why and how it is the whole … Continue reading →

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The Incredible Adventure of Jojo (and His Annoying Sister Avila)

Posted on 2014/11/08 by circuskitchen

I saw the most amazing movie last night! Being frugal, we don’t generally splurge on entertainment. But when I received a message from a friend yesterday afternoon and watched this trailer, I knew I wanted to go.  When I showed … Continue reading →

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Where it at Doe?

Posted on 2014/11/05 by circuskitchen

Just a silly thing from the internet. A newscaster amusing himself during commercial break, to the chagrin of his co-anchor. However it’s a wonderful clown piece with the ultimate “strait man,” and an assist from the producer fooling with the … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: White Sandy Beach of Hawaii

Posted on 2014/11/05 by circuskitchen

A most beautiful song by an incredible artist, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. Posted here because my husband loves it, and this is the best version of the video I’ve seen. Audio interview on NPR: http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=131812500&m=131842319 Written version: http://www.npr.org/2010/12/06/131812500/israel-kamakawiwo-ole-the-voice-of-hawaii And some chords for … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2014

Posted on 2014/10/31 by circuskitchen

Here, in 4 minutes, is the dark, dark video tale of our Halloween 2014! Click to play [4mins, 1sec]: And here are the photos: BONUS PIX from Aunt Amanda!    

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Spooky Old-Timey Disney Cartoons

Posted on 2014/10/29 by circuskitchen

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! The Skeleton Dance – Silly Symphony’s 1929 Disney Short [5:32] Egyptian Melodies 1931 Walt Disney Silly Symphony [6:05] Hell’s Bells 1929 Walt Disney Silly Symphony [5:49] Mickey Mouse – Haunted House [6:48] Mickey Mouse – The Mad Doctor … Continue reading →

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Parnegramits

Posted on 2014/10/26 by circuskitchen

October 2014 (ClaraJane is 3 years old.)   CJ: Mom you know parne… parnegramits? Me: Yes baby. CJ: We don’t have any today. That’s a feeling. Me: Hmm? What does it feel like? CJ: You rememer parnegramits? Wis da SEEDS? … Continue reading →

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