Category Archives: childhood

Hospital Clowning: Little Piggy

Posted on 2017/11/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 9th 2017 After a hospital day yesterday spent struggling to find my inner clown, my way around this work and what music I can play,  I was delighted to have the opportunity jump back in the saddle again … Continue reading →

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Sibling Conflict: Alternative Strategies

Posted on 2017/11/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 3rd 2017 Helping my kids cultivate a positive relationship with each other is basically my #1 priority in life.  As such I’m always collecting Evidence They Get Along.  I’m also coaching them -intervening & meddling if you will- … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Best Phone Call Ever

Posted on 2017/11/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 2nd 2017   AT RISE:  Driving kids to school, Mom is telling story of how once B.K. (Before Kids),  Mom & Dad were finishing up a wonderful date sailing on the Charles River when they discovered their cell … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Halloween 2017

Posted on 2017/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 2017 2017-10-31 CIRCUSKITCHEN HALLOWEEN [2:39]:   Our “Treat” for Halloween this year was a visit from Pops!                               In Other Family News: Miles was Wolverine … Continue reading →

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DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE

Posted on 2017/10/26 by circuskitchen

October ~26th 2017 2017 10 DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE [24 seconds]:   ♥♥ #ClaraJane   #Daddy Daughter Dance

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Our Revolution: Bernie Sanders Live in Somerville!

Posted on 2017/10/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 23rd 2017   “…We have two jobs: 1) Tell Mr. Trump he will not divide this country over sexual orientation, color of skin or county of origin. 2) We need a progressive agenda for the working class and … Continue reading →

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Our Revolution: Friendly Neighborhood Politicians

Posted on 2017/10/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 23rd 2017 I went to the rally to slake the parched chokehold of desperation in the desert of what is our currently horrifying Chump-inspired global political climate.   And to get a better sense of our City Council candidates before … Continue reading →

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Our Revolution: Woke Little Barbarian Bae

Posted on 2017/10/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 23rd 2017 Today Bernie Sanders is coming to town!! Getting dressed, Gavin is all about his new barbarian viking beard hat.  I can’t explain it.  You’d have to ask him.  He LOVES it. For a button from my … Continue reading →

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Tutor Treason

Posted on 2017/10/22 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 22nd 2017   I don’t really know WHAT I did wrong while trying to support ClaraJane in tackling her Math Journal, but she certainly let me know WHEN.   “Great strategy honey!  Though doesn’t your teacher need to … Continue reading →

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Heart Mommy Clown

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 18th 2017 Out to dinner with the flam on the eve of my new hospital clown job; daughter writes me a message in her ketchup: I ♥ U And then draws a portrait: Thank you honey. ♥ !! … Continue reading →

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