Category Archives: childhood

At Rise: Tube and Blob

Posted on 2020/02/25 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 . AT RISE:  It is morning and Gavin has found a jacket he hasn’t grown out of.  He is about to head out the door to school. GAVIN:  Do you think this will be enough Mom?  … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Mom Please We Can’t

Posted on 2020/02/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 24th 2020 . Heading out for work Monday evening, we decide to leave Boom-Boom out running around in “diapers.”  (See: DIY-bunny-diaper.) Once before the kids managed to get his diaper off and put him away, so they can … Continue reading →

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Early Voting Week

Posted on 2020/02/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 24th 2020 It’s early voting week here in Massachusetts and I am humbled and awed that I have another chance to vote for my Bernie. After the horrific catastrophe of 2016, my daughter would still wish on a … Continue reading →

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Camping: Savoy Mountain Cabining

Posted on 2020/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 20-22, 2020 . 2020-02-20 Savoy Mountain Cabining [2:36]: . . And for an encore, lunch with the incomparable Cousin Olivia. . 💙💜💗

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Activism: Listen to Mary

Posted on 2020/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 20th 2020 My sister Amanda shared this gem from my indomitable five year-old niece, Mary: You heard the lady. Trust me you do NOT want to disappoint her. I only say this for your own good. Go on then! … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Diaries Meets Camping

Posted on 2020/02/20 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 20th . Until now, the strangest thing I have brought camping with me is my wedding dress. But that worked out great because I got to kiss my husband on our tenth wedding anniversary against a stunning sunset … Continue reading →

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CJ + Kitten

Posted on 2020/02/20 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 20th 2020 Aw. These two. . My heart. Kitten gets a little extra love -and a Personal Bubble Show- before we leave for a few days. . 💕

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Take Your Daughter to Work Juggler Style

Posted on 2020/02/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 19th 2020 . OK I can die happy. I don’t want to bragg or be immodest but I must share what happened to me today because I imagine it is something few parents get to experience. So I … Continue reading →

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The Pineapple Project

Posted on 2020/02/18 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 17th 2020 Had the privilege of bringing the kids to a library show of a colleague/friend, Mal, who performs “The Pineapple Project” with a co-creator & performer. It’s about two children playing together and navigating their gender roles. … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: AT RISE – Minding Your Business

Posted on 2020/02/17 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 17th 2020 AT RISE:  ClaraJane is minding her own business, living her Best Life; reading Harry Potter on the couch. Boomer the Diapered Rabbit:  . ClaraJane:  BUNNY!! And SCENE.  . ♥♥

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