Category Archives: comedy

ClaraJane’s Jewelry Pop-Up Shop

Posted on 2019/11/18 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 18th 2019   After school today ClaraJane opened her new Jewelry Shop.   And since I’m the only family member with pierced ears right now, I was basically the only customer for this Soft Opening / Pop-Up / VIP … Continue reading →

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To: MOM! Invoice “Form” CJ

Posted on 2019/11/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 15th 2019 Yes I make my children invoice me for their allowance.  And lately I have been dabbling in NOT REMINDING them to invoice me.  So imagine my delight when Dear Daughter runs to me tonight saying, “I … Continue reading →

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Daddy & CJ: While I Was Away

Posted on 2019/11/12 by circuskitchen

November 11th 2019   Oh my.   These two. I knew that left to her own devices, ClaraJane would know exactly how to operate her dad by herself while Gavin and I were away.  The results do not disappoint. First up, … Continue reading →

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Barbarian Versus: Episodes 1, 2 & 3

Posted on 2019/11/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 10th 2019 – Skyline (Oakland CA)   2019-11-09 Barbarian vs. Blade – Episode 1 [0:24]:   2019-11-10 Barbarian vs. Blade – Episode 2 [0:52]:   2019-11-09 Barbarian vs. Bruce [0:33]:       ♥♥♥

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At Rise: Look at Me

Posted on 2019/11/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 7th 2019   AT RISE:  Mom is driving the rental car across the Bay Bridge to Oakland with Boy in the passenger seat. Boy:  [Stewie Style]  Mom! Hey!  Mum!  Mummy!  Mom! Mom:  [Turns to looks at Boy.] Boy:  … Continue reading →

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Just My Cute Damn Daughter

Posted on 2019/11/05 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 5th 2019 2019-11-05 My Cute Damn Daughter [1:07]:     👩‍👧

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CircusKitchen Halloween 2019

Posted on 2019/11/01 by circuskitchen

October 31st 2019         2019-10-31 CircusKitchen Halloween 2019 [2:40]: MEANWHILE: My Mom & Sister’s Crew:   Here my niece Mary the Fairy flits by her amazing brother Miles escorting a little Pumpkin with Legs:   And from … Continue reading →

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Sugar Skulls with My Sugar Boy

Posted on 2019/11/01 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 1st 2019 – Dia de los Muertos     When your Boy asks you to drive him to school so he can show you the Sugar Skull he painted in Spanish Class for Dia de los Muertos, you … Continue reading →

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JTJ Halloween Gigs

Posted on 2019/10/30 by circuskitchen

October 30th 2019 Jenny the Juggler at work: Great work if you can get it. #LuckyPerformer

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Our House Party: Mixing Politics with Pleasure

Posted on 2019/10/26 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 26th 2019   On this day I did something that scared the crap out of me.  Or “expanded the comfort zone” per se.  We held a Meet-the-Neighbors AND Meet-a-Candidate party.  And it was all thrown together last minute.  … Continue reading →

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