Category Archives: comedy

CJ Travel (B)log: The Wait at the Gate

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 7th 2020 I love when my kids journal during a trip. At the risk of jinxing it, this one was spontaneous and unprompted (by me). . One day -even this day- I may pay dearly for posting this. … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Spirit Airlines

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 7th 2020 My son just charitably showed me this video right before we board the plane. Why You Shouldn’t Fly on Spirit Airlines [2:17]: . Thanks, Son! (And since you’re wondering; No. We’re flying JetBlue today.) ✈️ 🚀 🌋🛸🛩

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CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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Kids in Cars with My Sister and Me

Posted on 2020/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 31st 2020 Although I spend most of this day with our Mom, it is my sister and our kids whose pictures I capture (even if by video chat).   Here is my sister going somewhere with her little kids: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: How Do I Look?

Posted on 2020/01/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 29th 2020 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are getting ready to head out the door.  Mom has been struggling with getting dressed. Mom:  I don’t have any normal clothes!   [Struggles some more, changes clothes.  Finally stops.] Mom:  Do … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Triple Cat Stack

Posted on 2020/01/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 27th 2019 . AT RISE: The kids are home after school and mom is showing them this photo. Mom: You guys, check this out.  Look what I had next to me today! ClaraJane: [Covers her mouth and squeals … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Thanks for the Grub Bub

Posted on 2020/01/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 26th 2020   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are gathered around another beautiful supper by DaddyLove. ClaraJane:  [Munching away.]  Thank you Daddy for this wonderful food. DLove:  You’re welcome. Mom:  Thanks for saying so, Honey. ClaraJane:  PFFFFTTT.  [Big, … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Can’t Sleep, Clowns Will Slap Me

Posted on 2020/01/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 19t 2020 In case my family thinks I was just horsing around at the Medical Clown Convention,  it’s important that they know it’s not all just fun and games.  Take this breakout workshop from the wee hours of … Continue reading →

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My Knuckleheads 😻

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2020 I’m flying today, and remembering that the most important part of a trip is –often– What You Leave Behind. In my case, these koo-koo heads. Knuckleheads. Goobers. What’s in a name. The infinity I love you … Continue reading →

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