Category Archives: art

Hospital Clowning: First Day with Dr. Sweetpea

Posted on 2019/12/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 11th 2019   Animal impressions.  Working with Dr. Sweetpea for the first time today I learn among other things she is excellent at animal impressions.   I mean, her horse may sound like a cat, or her giraffe like … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s New DO

Posted on 2019/12/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 10th 2019 She is donating her hair to Locks for Love. 2019-12-10 CJ’s New Do! [1:12]: https://youtu.be/0S5_DWWTmTE Love you BabyWoman Girl, no matter how you look! Moreover, Mommy is proud of you making your own decisions. 😻 💇💕

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Mary’s 5th Birthday Party

Posted on 2019/12/07 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 7th 2019 2019-12-07 Mary’s 5th Birthday Party [3:13]: https://youtu.be/wxglcJj5tT4 https://youtu.be/wxglcJj5tT4 My current fave shot of my sister, in her glory. Painting by Baba ❤️ I even got this rad thank you note a few days later! 👧🎂🎈

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Yoga Suggestions for GrownUp Babies Like Me

Posted on 2019/11/25 by circuskitchen

Some offerings to perhaps help coax someone (I don’t know who)… onto the mat for a change: For “Reducing Anxiety:”   “Hip Openers:”     For “Back Health:”   For “Hip Flexors:”    Hmm… ♥

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Church on Sunday

Posted on 2019/11/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 24th 201 On Sunday I return home from my gig to our beautiful (affordable!) condo in the former “Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary” to find; – Dear Hubsand in the kitchen researching how … Continue reading →

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It’s Open Honey, Go Ahead

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   When the children hop off the yellow school bus this afternoon, us moms are still mid-chat.  Rain is pouring down, so ClaraJane starts trying to physically pry me from the conversation.  And because I have … Continue reading →

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In Your View by Emilie Mover

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Just watch it:     #EmilieMover #InYourView ♥

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Uke-Oke SONG BOOKS for Ukulele

Posted on 2019/11/21 by circuskitchen

Treasure troves courtesy of the Strummerville Ukulele Club.     The ”A” Book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7xq81TuVEJyT1JBQjdYR2hlWjg/view?usp=sharing All My Loving 1 Aloha Oe 2 April Showers 3 Are You Lonesome Tonight 4 Bad Moon Rising 5 Blowing in the Wind 6 Brown Eyed … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Jewelry Pop-Up Shop

Posted on 2019/11/18 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 18th 2019   After school today ClaraJane opened her new Jewelry Shop.   And since I’m the only family member with pierced ears right now, I was basically the only customer for this Soft Opening / Pop-Up / VIP … Continue reading →

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Try Everything (by Shakira)

Posted on 2019/11/18 by circuskitchen

November 2019   This song by Shakira is the story of my life. If I had to choose a swan song or funeral song this would probably be it: TRY EVERYTHING – Shakira C   F  C   G   C  … Continue reading →

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