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About circuskitchen

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

Parenting: Video Game Rant

Posted on 2018/02/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 11th 2018 Somehow my son’s extensive and impressive foray into Minecraft has morphed into a “Roblox” habit.  Keep in mind yes we regulate the amount of time he gets on the computer, say nothing for the unmitigated access … Continue reading →

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Cartoons by Gavin: Episode 4

Posted on 2018/02/10 by circuskitchen

Feb 10, 2018 1) Because I frequently say how I wish I understood basic electrical engineering: 2) Another cartoon mom: 3) Another take on parenting (ahem): 4) One answer for bad press he’s read: 5) Yes, meow. Keep creating buddy! … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Zachary and Olivia

Posted on 2018/02/09 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 9th 2018   2018-02-09 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACHARY AND OLIVIA [1:47]:    Love these two monkeys!     ♥♥

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Parenting: Boost Executive Function with Hand Clapping Games

Posted on 2018/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 7th 2018 OK so I’m taking a parenting class called Mind Matters, compliments of Harvard University and the Cambridge Public School District.  (#Blessings.) Thanks to workshops and novice research in the past, I have come to understand Executive Functioning … Continue reading →

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Cartoons by Gavin: Episode 3

Posted on 2018/02/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 5th 2018   [In case you don’t know the reference, it is here at 2:05:]     A smidge of politics:        

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Performing Life: Kids Night Balloon Jam

Posted on 2018/02/05 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 5th 2018 2018-02-05 BALLOON JAM VIDEO [29 seconds]:    Mamma mia.  Every Monday night I provide face painting and balloon animals for Kids Night at a Pizzeria near Boston.  This night was off the hook because the local … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Don’t Drink Rainwater

Posted on 2018/02/05 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 5th 2018 – (Continued) AT RISE:  In the car to school, ClaraJane is regaling Mom and Brother with a story about one time at her cousins’ house when her baby doll was thirsty and she was SNEAKING out … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Pause Button

Posted on 2018/02/05 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 5th 2018 Driving the kids to school early before my Parenting Class today, ClaraJane starts in on a thread about how one time she got a terrible night’s sleep; and it affected her dreams; and then she manipulated … Continue reading →

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Kitchen to Circus – A Mighty Good Man

Posted on 2018/02/03 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 3rd 2018 After a late night I am all the more grateful for nourishment from my Manmeat’s kitchen for the road. From the Kitchen to the Circus: A cup full of warm savory cereal topped with a perfect … Continue reading →

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Cartoons by Gavin: Episode 2

Posted on 2018/02/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 2nd 2018 After showing me his latest cartoon today,   …he also let me peruse his notebook in which I also found the following: Gavin’s Drawing Journal                    

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