Category Archives: childhood

Revolution Meta Painting

Posted on 2016/07/24 by circuskitchen

July 24, 2016 While nonviolently freedom fighting in Philly, one of the many amazing things we encountered is this “Meta Painting;  a collaboration of ideas and shared expression, within boundaries.”   As we know the the Sanders Campaign has inspired SO … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Philly

Posted on 2016/07/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 23rd 2016 With our clothes, groceries and ideals packed, it’s Go Time!   But alas I’m bringing ankle-biters on this revolutionary mission, so we go when we go.   We believe Bernie Sanders represents the best interests of … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video: CJ’s Backpack Hack

Posted on 2016/07/20 by circuskitchen

July 20th 2016 ClaraJane’s second Instructional Video.  (o: 2016-07-20 How to CrissCross Your Backpack by ClaraJane [32 seconds]:

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ClaraJane’s Fifth Birthday!

Posted on 2016/07/11 by circuskitchen

July 11th 2016 2016-07-11 ClaraJane’s Fifth Birthday [7:18]:   Where the new five year old starts her day with kitten, fairies, a stuffed animal convention and TWO grandmothers, Bubble Wow & Grandma Z!   Birthday breakfast of decorate-your-own pancakes & … Continue reading →

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Camping Lovells Island

Posted on 2016/07/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th – Friday, July 1st 2016 2016-06-29 Camping Lovell’s Island [4:43]:     To reiterate:                                     Yes, we pledge to; “Continue … Continue reading →

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The Face that Broke My Internet

Posted on 2016/06/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th 2016 During our first day camping Lovell’s Island, Boy records his face on my phone.  Between smitten and curious, I try uploading the short video directly to blog  (after all there is a button for that).   Before long … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Ballet Day

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 22nd 2016   Immediately after the last day of school, ClaraJane and I steal across town to her FIRST BALLET CLASS EVER!  Her excitement is driving the train, and the pleasure is so palpable I tumble strait into … Continue reading →

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Tobin Montessori Room 283

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 2016 Assembled here for convenience, in reverse chronological order, are all my posts about ClaraJane’s adventures in Room 283 at Tobin Montessori, in one clickable list.  Enjoy! 2017-01-11 ClaraJane’s 5.5th Birthday Walk 2016-06-16 Drumlin Farm Field Trip 2016-06-13 ClaraJane’s 5th … Continue reading →

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Commencement Commitments – These are the Dyes

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  June 21st 2016 Of all the things happening now somehow I dial into this one;   Solstice is here, the kids and Paul have ONE MORE DAY of school tomorrow, I’m endowed with gigs aplenty.  After a 4-show gig this … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2016

Posted on 2016/06/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 19th 2016   For Father’s Day, Paul gifted us with a day full gloriously unstructured possibility. First Up:  Hanging About   After the best darn Breakfast-He-Didn’t-Cook-Himself-Today, mom & kids swirling around the home and a lot of bicycle … Continue reading →

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