Category Archives: childhood

About Gavin – School Application Style

Posted on 2019/01/14 by circuskitchen

January 2019 Sadly nervous about the state of the junior high to which Gavin would otherwise transition next year, we are throwing our hat in at least ONE other spectacular option for schooling, in spite of a price tag well … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: CJ Sez Yes and NO

Posted on 2019/01/14 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 14th 2018 At Rise:  A giant 7 year old little baby woman comes into mom’s bedroom all dressed for school, clutching a book.  Something is off. Mom:  Are you okay honey? BabyWoman:  [Pauses.  Then in her baby voice says]  … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Fayerweather Street School

Posted on 2019/01/13 by circuskitchen

January 11th 2019 On this day I was blessed to receive a personalized tour of a most wondrous nearby educational institution the Fayerweather Street School in Cambridge. Here are things I LOVE about it. CORE VALUES: #1: Culture steeped in SOCIAL … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Survival Zombie Tank by Gavin

Posted on 2019/01/12 by circuskitchen

2019-01-11 A little something Gavin cooked up at school in between regular 5th Grade schoolwork: When the Zombie Apocalypse comes, I call first dibs on surviving with Gavin! ♥    

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Walking Among the Stars

Posted on 2019/01/11 by circuskitchen

January 11th 2019   When my son was in 2nd or 3rd grade, a classmate of his became diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer in her brain.  Her name is Sajni, and she exemplified astonishing tenacity in her … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Creature Formula

Posted on 2019/01/10 by circuskitchen

January 10th 2019 Who is this breathtaking gorgeous creature (making Fire Cider) in the kitchen? 2019-01-10 Kitchen Creature Formula [0:19]:   And since when did she learn how to be hilarious? ♥

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CJ Sez: Nobody is Prfikt

Posted on 2019/01/07 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 7th 2019   Mom you cut off the top off the Sea (Shell) box!  I got that box when I was like 3 or 4.  It is So SPeacel to me.  But NOW no thak to y(ou) I … Continue reading →

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CJ Sez: Moma! You Ow Me 10$!

Posted on 2019/01/06 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 6th 2018     Never anticipated parenting to feel like a part time hostage situation.  But yes I did what she said.  In fact I offered her a $20 for her $10 plus ten 1’s and she accepted … Continue reading →

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#116th Congress for the Record

Posted on 2019/01/04 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 4th 2018   When Gavin read this he said, “Wait! No. It’s actually 43 out of 45.”  I waited to be elucidated by his historical insight.   He explained, “The current president isn’t white, he’s orange.” Be that as … Continue reading →

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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again.  Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine.   #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]:             See also:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/       #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading →

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