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About circuskitchen

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

Bubble Wow Adventures

Posted on 2013/02/06 by circuskitchen

While I am away Tuesday evenings for a weekly restaurant gig, my Mom graciously takes up the slack in the transportation and childcare department, enjoying my family in my stead;  Bless her.  To my delight she gives me reviews on … Continue reading →

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Sunday Brunch Attire

Posted on 2013/01/27 by circuskitchen
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The CJ Gambol

Posted on 2013/01/25 by circuskitchen

ClaraJane “Gamols” at her Big Brother’s School. (Think she is ready to go there?  She does!) [36 secs] Thanks again to Great Aunt Jane Ann for the wonderful Owl Outfit! (o=

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Infiltration Two

Posted on 2013/01/19 by circuskitchen

On this morning, as with so many mornings, there were interlopers in my bed. Sometimes (ok, a lotta times) you just gotta snap photos like, to prove it’s for real.  Like pinching yourself in a dream. (Or make a video.) … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s New “Do”

Posted on 2012/12/29 by circuskitchen

Perfectly accessorized by “Lovey Bear.”  In other news, this is my first post in ages. Presently alas, “Life is Good at Grandma’s” here in NC, where we’ve enjoyed some much anticipated R&R/decompression to top off this gloriously challenging year.  Looking … Continue reading →

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Do It Anyway

Posted on 2012/10/12 by circuskitchen

What an inspirational, emboldening gem by “Ben Folds Five,” as performed in this video with Jim Henson’s “Fraggle Rock.”   (To be stored and used the next time you need to get over a big hump or just want a boost … Continue reading →

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A Speck of Harmony

Posted on 2012/10/08 by circuskitchen

Life with kids is a meteor shower of experiences.  A 24-hour All-You-Can-Eat-7-Layer -Chocolate-Ice-Cream-Cake Buffet.  Trying to document it (as I am always compelled to do) is… well, ridiculous.  But every once in a while you can preserve a cherry on … Continue reading →

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Nothing Enlightened About Shrinking

Posted on 2012/10/05 by circuskitchen

“We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other … Continue reading →

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How do you say… YES!

Posted on 2012/10/05 by circuskitchen

Wouldn’t you know the very day I did that last post (one week ago), I actually couldn’t find my phone for most of the day, even as I waited for The Call.  Then stupidly I found it in a logical … Continue reading →

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Please Mr. Underwriter, Please

Posted on 2012/09/28 by circuskitchen

Find a way! So… because rent was crushing us, earlier this year I determined that my #1 goal this year was to lower our housing costs. Well, it’s been a challenging journey and a demanding experience so far, but -POSSIBLY- … Continue reading →

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