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About circuskitchen

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

Exploring Our New Middle School

Posted on 2019/09/03 by circuskitchen

September 3rd 2019   I have a Back-to-School Parent Trick I will gift you here.  It is a passport to the inside of your child’s classroom.  Better than flowers, or a gift card or a…  [shudders] mug.  For the mere price of … Continue reading →

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Back to School 2019: 3rd Grade, 6th Grade & Chef!

Posted on 2019/09/03 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 3rd 2019     Q:  Whatever would I do without them for a few short hours in the first time in months? A:  Numerous tasks around the schools, some refined back to school sourcing of needed items, and … Continue reading →

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Floating CJ Heads

Posted on 2019/09/02 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 2nd 2019 Waiting to rinse my daughter’s hair during her post-camping, back-to-school bath, and what do I see? Never a dull moment. #Kids

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ClaraJane Comedy Camp – Round Two

Posted on 2019/08/30 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 30th 2019 Improv Boston Comedy Camp for CJ – round two!   First Day Back:   Second Day Back:   Friday Student Showcase:     2019-08-30 ClaraJane’s Comedy Camp Showcase [2:02]:   ⇒ SHOW LINK:  https://venue.streamspot.com/video/903148d941   And lo! … Continue reading →

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Animal Husbandry with Olivia

Posted on 2019/08/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 14th 2019 AT RISE: Upon arrival to camp at Lovell’s Island, Niece Olivia immediately finds and adopts a snail. Olivia: I need to build him a jail. Snail Jail. I wonder what I should name him? [Later that … Continue reading →

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Potty Times – Island Camping Edition

Posted on 2019/08/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 14th 2019 Camping on their favorite Boston Harbor Island (Lovell’s), Mamma is escorting Girl on her Potty Emergency Quest. Mom: [Starts speed walking, helpfully.] Girl: Mom DON’T!!! Wait for ME! Mom: [Slows down.]. I’m sorry Honey. I know … Continue reading →

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For What Purpose??

Posted on 2019/08/13 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, August 13th 2019   My very intelligent, sweet, extremely articulate and cooperative (11 y/o) Boy successfully negotiated permission from me this morning to download Minecraft to his new computer.  I was actually glad to hear he wants to get … Continue reading →

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Love = Time

Posted on 2019/08/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 4th 2019   Love = Time. The simple equation that kids understand most profoundly. How lucky am I to have a Boy who wants to spend time with his Mamma! May I always appreciate and honor this inestimable … Continue reading →

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RollerGirl in a RollerWorld

Posted on 2019/08/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 2nd 2019 On this day we had the Privilege of releasing our girl into her natural habitat, apparently, aka: ROLLERWORLD on Route 1 Saugus, people!! 2019-08-02 RollerGirl in a RollerWorld [0:36]: ❤️😻💕

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3-Year-Olds National Security Threats to the United States

Posted on 2019/08/01 by circuskitchen

July 30th 2019 I will never forgive this administration -or those who support it- for this torture of our most vulnerable families. Rep. Ted Lieu Plays Videos of Separated Families for Border Patrol Chief Brian Hastings | NowThis   That … Continue reading →

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