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About circuskitchen

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

Flamly in Flight

Posted on 2014/06/19 by circuskitchen

Sometimes the travel itself is the best part of the trip. Practice measuring -in inches & cm- on the flight  (aka:  Thank you Activity Bag!): The Angel in the seat behind me, sharing her pretzels: There is now an electronic … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Tree

Posted on 2014/06/16 by circuskitchen

While in Brooklyn last weekend, we found these street trees cared for by some local Montessori kids.  We just loved it. It’s still a thrill on a daily basis to witness Gavin read ANYTHING. So obvious right?  But don’t we … Continue reading →

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What A Man

Posted on 2014/06/15 by circuskitchen

Dear Hubsend (yes, that’s how we say it in our *Flamly*), aka: DLove: Although I try to tell you all the time, I want you to know how I thrill to the life and love our children are having -every … Continue reading →

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Everything.

Posted on 2014/06/06 by circuskitchen

If I could, I would (blog about…) 1) And He’s a Montessori Boy  [Th May 29th]:  Gavin shows me the Six-Bead Cubing Chain at his school’s Curriculum Morning.  Did you know that 6 cubed is 216?  Just off the top … Continue reading →

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For She’s a Montessori Baby

Posted on 2014/05/28 by circuskitchen

This morning was orientation for ClaraJane at her Big Brother’s School!   She will be starting as a three year-old in the fall. Not that she doesn’t already romp around the school as if she owns the place on a … Continue reading →

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He Loves Soldiers

Posted on 2014/05/26 by circuskitchen

In honor of Memorial Day, Gavin wrote this: Then he turned it into a Memorial Day “Book”: Gavin’s M D Book   I want to be a soldier.   Wars are cool.   I love soldiers.   Happy Memorial Day Weekend *   … Continue reading →

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El Rancho con Familia

Posted on 2014/05/25 by circuskitchen

If you happen to own a hammock, it can be a very useful thing to have relatives with trees in the country from which to hang it. Once you are enjoying said hammock, be prepared for company. That’s better. More company! Sweet, sweet … Continue reading →

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Abducted Nigerian School Girls

Posted on 2014/05/07 by circuskitchen

Disclaimer:  Huge digression from the usual focus of this usually otherwise fun blog.  Sorry! After being asked online (by “Bennet for Colorado”) to weigh in on the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on whether to allow employers to restrict their female employees’ access … Continue reading →

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Easter 2014

Posted on 2014/04/20 by circuskitchen

April 20th 2014 (It’s 2017 as I retrieve this from the distant-not-so-distant past… my own personal time travel machine!   All part of “The Warehouse” master plan, mwuah-ha-ha.) CIRCUSKITCHEN EASTER 2014 [2:15]:                 … Continue reading →

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Bunny Diaries: S.O.S. Wiggles in Trouble!

Posted on 2014/04/04 by circuskitchen

For you baby bunny fans, please forgive me for the absence of posts about Wiggles in the last month.  Basic Update:  Wiggles thrived and grew and -like Pinoccio or the Velveteen Rabbit- turned into a REAL BUNNY!  He/she bonded with … Continue reading →

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