Category Archives: childhood

When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town

Posted on 2016/10/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 24th 2016   What a treat to have Auntie Lolo in town, even if for just one evening of her brief business trip to Boston. 2016-10-24 When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town [2:45]:           … Continue reading →

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Dead Bunny Diaries – Wiggles In Memoriam

Posted on 2016/10/18 by circuskitchen

October 2016 Well this is embarrassing.  It is now over 2+1/2 years since the incomparable Baby Bunny Wiggles arrived in our lives, stole our hearts and died.  Thanks a lot rabbit. Randomly today I come across and complete the video … Continue reading →

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Plum Island Boys

Posted on 2016/10/16 by circuskitchen

October 2016      

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Mohawk Trail Camping

Posted on 2016/10/10 by circuskitchen

Indiginous People’s Weekend, October 7-10th 2016 2016-10 Mohawk Trail Camping [8:36]:     Pictorial Review:      

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Edible Moon

Posted on 2016/10/05 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 5th 2016   At the end of a lovely walk home together from Taekwondo tonight, 8 y/o boy looks up at the sky and says, “Wow the moon is bright tonight.  It’s a croissant.” Then he catches himself, … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane Ballet

Posted on 2016/10/05 by circuskitchen

October 5th 2016   Once in Fall and once in Spring we are permitted to observe ClaraJane’s class on “Watch Day.”    I find everything about it a thrilling delight. 2010-10-05 ClaraJane Ballet Watch Day [1:23]:      

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Aleppo Swimming Hole

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

  This just in from Syria, by way of a London “Channel 4 News” Report.  ‘Course this was 9/28/2016 in Aleppo, more than 4 days and 100 children’s bombing deaths ago:

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Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016   “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school.  “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement.  Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

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You Guys Can Go Ahead and Kiss Now

Posted on 2016/09/25 by circuskitchen

  Sunday, September 25th 2016 Alas we have found a parking spot and cut the engine after a slightly stressful, maritally typical commute wherein the hubsand is at the wheel and the wife is backseat driving from shotgun.  We are … Continue reading →

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Plain Jane Saturday

Posted on 2016/09/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 24th 2016 I’ve been desperate for life to slow down and have NOTHING HAPPEN for a while, so I could catch my breath.  And maybe stop taking so many damn photos all the time.  Thankfully this particular Saturday … Continue reading →

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