Category Archives: art

C + M

Posted on 2019/07/26 by circuskitchen

2019   I actually have such an abundance of love notes from my daughter that I collage them into her art books. I don’t think it’s a kid’s obligation to love their parents. I don’t feel I did anything explicit … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane at Improv Camp

Posted on 2019/07/25 by circuskitchen

July 22-26, 2019 I was worried my daughter might be overwhelmed at Improv Camp. She’s the youngest age eligible for summer classes at the incomparable Improv Boston. But the initiative is all hers, and I’m behind her 100%. Here she … Continue reading →

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Pete Buttigieg on Abortion

Posted on 2019/07/23 by circuskitchen

July 2019 Let’s take a moment to appreciate Mayor Pete’s unequivocal answer to this tired old misogynistic political football trope (from the first 2020 Democratic Debate): Pete Buttigieg with the only acceptable answer RE: “late term abortions:” Buttigieg: I think … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Ephemera: I Heart You Mom

Posted on 2019/07/23 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 This morning ClaraJane wakes me up with a note:   And, perhaps for irony, shows me this spread from Ranger Rick:   Gee thanks Honey! ♥

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Pixel’s Puppies

Posted on 2019/07/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 20th 2019 Omg! 2019-07-20 Pixel’s Puppies [0:35]:

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ClaraJane’s New Chemistry Lab

Posted on 2019/07/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 20th 2019 2019-07-20 CJ’s New Chemistry Set [1:12]:

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Politics with Pops and Chris

Posted on 2019/07/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 9th 2019   AT RISE: Paul and the kids have left Jennifer, Pops and Chris in Pops’ office to finish their heated political debate about –among other things– the crazy idea of Healthcare-for-All  in the 2020 presidential campaigns. … Continue reading →

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Walker Museum, Minneapolis

Posted on 2019/07/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 9th 2019 What a treat to finally indulge in this Minneapolis treasure; Sculpture Park and yes, Mini-Golf on the roof. 2019-07-09 Walker Museum [1:36]:

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Rowan’s First Birthday

Posted on 2019/07/05 by circuskitchen

July 4th 2019 My nephew Rowan turning ONE! 2019-07-04 Rowan’s First Birthday [1:46]: https://youtu.be/r7AeO1bO_E4 Love, Uncle Jenny

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When Your Bunnies Go Viral Feeling the Bern

Posted on 2019/06/30 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 30th 2019 As if meeting up yesterday with my *Boyfriend* wasn’t enough, today I learned that my #BunniesforBernie made Bernie’s Instagram! By the time I found out there were nearly 30,000 likes and counting (now nearly 38,000)! So … Continue reading →

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