Category Archives: At RISE

AT RISE: Peter Parkour is Breathing Funny

Posted on 2021/03/28 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 28th 2021 . AT RISE: It’s late night. Mom and Dad are vegging on the couch. Youngest child slowly appears in the room. MOM & DAD: [Turn heads to look at her.] CJ: Um! Uh… well. Um, Peter … Continue reading →

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At Rise: BAD Morning

Posted on 2021/02/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 20th 2021 . AT RISE: It is Saturday morning. Dad is cooking breakfast and Mom is the table. The closed door to Boy’s bedroom is on the other side of the table. The door opens. BOY: [Emerges from … Continue reading →

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At Rise: But I Didn’t

Posted on 2021/01/30 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 30th 2021 . . AT RISE: Mom has found two cats snuggling together in a cute position on the bed. MOM: [Yells to other room.] Guys? I’m sorry but I have a #LookAtThatCat. CJ: [Enters bedroom, squeals.] Awwwww. … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Home School Helper

Posted on 2020/12/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 17th 2020 AT RISE: CJ is at her Distance Learning school desk at home, starting to type on her Chromebook. Mom is sitting next to her. MOM: OK, are you all set? CJ: Mm-hmm. MOM: Do you need … Continue reading →

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Election 2020: #CountEveryVote Rally in Boston with the Kids

Posted on 2020/11/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 . Boy: We shouldn’t have to worry about the outcome of this election! Me: Why? Boy: Because I’m a KID! Me: I think you mean, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether this election is fair. … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: No Please, Come On In

Posted on 2020/10/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 20th 2020 It is afternoon, after “school” in the homestead. Daddy is home from work taking his afternoon rest. Mom is spent from her various efforts today, sitting up on the other side of the bed, operating her … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: One Breathless Moment

Posted on 2020/10/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 16th 2020 AT RISE: The kids are at their distance learning desks in the living room. ALEXA: [Beeb beeb, boop boop.] This is a reminder; it’s 12:59pm. [Beeb beeb, boop boop] This is a reminder; it’s 12:59pm. MOM: … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Have You Seen My Slippers

Posted on 2020/10/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 2nd 2020 AT RISE: It is morning in the Distance Learning Environment. Boy is at his desk waiting to show Mom something on his computer. Mom is shuffling distractedly around the house, uncaffeinated as of yet. MOM: [Muttering … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: TEAM COMPILATION VIDEO – “Why Hurry?”

Posted on 2020/05/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 16th 2020 Check out my team gettin’ gussied up for “work!” Kudos to Joyka aka: Dr. Sweetpea for putting dreamwork in the teamwork for this! Such a fun compilation video of some of my favorite clowns. . Why … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #63 – Oh What A Beautiful Morning

Posted on 2020/05/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2020 – Quarantine Day #63 .       . Song:  Oh What A Beautiful Morning By: Irving Berlin (OKLAHOMA)   .   2020-05-13 Quarantine UkeOke #61 – Oh What A Beautiful Morning [6:59]:   #Fail lol! … Continue reading →

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