Category Archives: childhood

AT RISE: Don’t Hate Me

Posted on 2020/05/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 11th 2020 AT RISE:  It’s afternoon of Carona Quarantine Day #59, and the Oberhauser Four are playing D&D (aka: Dungeons and Dragons).  Gavin is DM’ing (aka: He is the Dungeon Master).     It’s been a long day of … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: This Red Button

Posted on 2020/05/11 by circuskitchen

  AT RISE:  Mom and the kids are working on their computers in Le Homeschool. CJ:   How do you spell “DUZ?” MOM:  Um, as in… like, … CJ:  Yeah, like, ‘DOES this red button destroy the world?’ or something like … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #58 – When You Need Me

Posted on 2020/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 10th 2020 – Mother’s Day – Quarantine Day #58   .         . Song: When You Need Me By: Bruce Springstein .   . 2020-05-10 Quarantine UkeOke #58 – When You Need Me [6:56]: . … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2020

Posted on 2020/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 10th 2020 A glorious Mother’s Day; quarantine be damned.   Personalized menu, Brunchy Feast, homemade cards, lovely drinks and painty crafts *all* afternoon with my healthy flamly. . 2020-05-10 CircusKitchen Mother’s Day 2020 [0:45]:   .   Me … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #55 – If U Ever

Posted on 2020/05/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 7th 2020 – Quarantine Day #55   . .   Song:  If U Ever By: Sinead O’Connor .   . 2020-05-07 Quarantine UkeOke #55 – If U Ever [8:30]: . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #53 – Rainbow feat. Choice Heckling

Posted on 2020/05/05 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 5th 2020 – Quarantine Day #53   .     . Song: Rainbow By: Jack Johnson   . 2020-05-05 Quarantine UkeOke #53 – Rainbow [6:16]: . . ♥

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Quarantine D&D for Dummies

Posted on 2020/05/04 by circuskitchen

May 4th 2020   Of all things for a 12 year-old to be obsessed with during a pandemic requiring lockdown, I can’t imagine anything better than Dungeons and Dragons.  Literally the only drawback I can think of to D&D is … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #47 – Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain feat. ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/04/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 29th 2020 – Quarantine Day #47   .         . Song:  Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain By:  Willie Nelson .   . Quarantine UkeOke #47 – Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain feat. ClaraJane … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Good and Bad

Posted on 2020/04/28 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 28th 2020   AT RISE:  Daddy is holding the phone so Boy can talk with Grandpa Pops. POPS:  Well Gavin, what do you think of having school at home? GAVING:  Well [pause].  It’s good AND it’s bad. POPS:  … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #45 – Why Worry

Posted on 2020/04/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 27th 2020 – Quarantine Day #45   WARNING: Do NOT Ingest Bleach.   .         Song:  Why Worry By:  Mark Knopfler . . 2020-04-27 Quarantine UkeOke #45 – [4.13]: . ♥

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