Category Archives: childhood

We Are Generation X

Posted on 2021/06/04 by circuskitchen

June 2021 . Even if my daughter says I’m in Generation “XL,” we still got a lot to be proud of. Survival and adaptation-wise anyway. Just the fact that the I N T E R N E T –and CELL … Continue reading →

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At Rise: True

Posted on 2021/06/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 3rd 2021 AT RISE: Momb is near the door trying to leave the house to for an errand with Boy. Boy is sitting at his desk wearing headphones, looking at his computer screen and tying his shoe in … Continue reading →

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Maker Space – aka: Supplise!

Posted on 2021/05/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 29th 2021 . . On this day I realized a vision that had been years in the making. Yes I gather and accumulate a lot of crap. I also conserve a lot of resources and make a lot … Continue reading →

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Carrot Talk 🥕

Posted on 2021/05/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 28th 2021 . 2021-05-28 Carrot Talk 🥕 [0:29]: . 🥕🥕🥕

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Supersoaking the Neighbors

Posted on 2021/05/18 by circuskitchen

May 18th 2021 . After 14 months of pandemic social *distancing,* I’m pleased as punch that the kids persuaded me to take them shopping for “Supersoakers” on this first hot day of the year. . 2021-05-18 Supersoaking the Neighbors [0:29]: … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Animation

Posted on 2021/05/07 by circuskitchen

May 7th 2021 . On this day my son sent me an email from school with this link, titled “My Animation!” . I don’t know how he did it, but I do love it. Maybe sometime we can add sound. … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: The Epidemic’s Epidemic

Posted on 2021/04/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 28th 2021 . It’s no wonder I never managed to post about my first day back in person after a pandemic year of performing remotely; it’s the end of my second day back now and I’m pretty wiped. … Continue reading →

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Mark Rober: The Truth About My Son

Posted on 2021/04/18 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 18th 2021 IDK ’bout you, but I love me some Mark Rober videos. In fact, I’d bet you either; a) Already love Mark Rober too, or b) Haven’t seen him yet. (He’s a mechanical engineer with an incredible … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Zoom Bingo & More with Dr. Gon Golphin

Posted on 2021/04/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 7th 2021 . Today’s rounds were performed courtesy of Dr. Mal in plain clothes serving as “Tour Guide” carrying the iPad with two of us clowns on it, geared up and ready to play. As of yet we’re … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Ten Seconds to Talk

Posted on 2021/04/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 2nd 2021 . AT RISE: It’s Friday night and the amazing Oberhauser Four are deciding what to watch on TV. MOM: How about Falcon and the Winter Soldier? CJ & GAV: OOO-OOO-OOOHHH!! [Simultaeneously] JINX!!! CJ: [Knocks on wooden … Continue reading →

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