Category Archives: animals

Crazy Bunny Lady Diary: A Love Story in Three Frames.

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Bun meets Cat. 2)  Bun woos Cat. 3)  Bun loses Cat. . . The End. . Note:  No animals were harmed in the making of this love story.  Neither was any love made, unfortunately. … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary Reboot: Introducing “Boomer!”

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . Now HERE’S something NOBODY NEEDS:   A New Bunny. . Yes it’s true, our brood of animals just grew from FIVE to SIX.  The freecycle Facebook group in my town had this bunny who needs a … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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Skyline: OMG Wait, What? Eek and… Farewell

Posted on 2020/02/01 by circuskitchen

February 1st 2020 . Today is the day my parents evacuate my childhood home, in “Oakland,” California. Except it was never “Oakland.”  To me it’s “Secret Magic Unicorn Oakland.” It’s not the Oakland you think about, or even one that … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Triple Cat Stack

Posted on 2020/01/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 27th 2019 . AT RISE: The kids are home after school and mom is showing them this photo. Mom: You guys, check this out.  Look what I had next to me today! ClaraJane: [Covers her mouth and squeals … Continue reading →

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Surprise Video Chat with Hubsand

Posted on 2020/01/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 15th 2020 . . I don’t remember why he called me, other than Dear Hubsand discovered some video chat functions with his phone. . . Um… Baby? I don’t know what to say… . . Oh my. OK! … Continue reading →

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Darling Daughter: Despair and Delight

Posted on 2020/01/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 3rd 2019 That time when Australia is burning and the illegitimate fascist Liar-in-Chief is fomenting war in the Middle East and your house is trashed and your foundations are slipping, but you are a mom and your most … Continue reading →

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My Daughter’s Painted Face

Posted on 2019/12/28 by circuskitchen

For the ages. 💕 December 2019 < Mary’s 5th BDP

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Packing the Winter Clothes

Posted on 2019/12/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 26th 2019 Prepping for our annual retreat to a winter yurt in Maine, I collect the winter clothes into a pile with one particular peculiarity: Aw, kitty kitty. ☃️

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Christmas Night with Boharts 2019

Posted on 2019/12/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 26th 201 2019-12-25 It’s A Bohart Christmas [1:30]: 🎄🎄🎄

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