Category Archives: Corona Quarantine

At Rise: Too Many Legs

Posted on 2020/09/21 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 21st 2020 AT RISE: It is “recess” in the distance learning environment. The kids are wrestling on the couch and Little Sister seems to have eeked out a slight advantage over Big Brother. Sister: [Giggling hysterically.] Brother: OH … Continue reading →

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Bubble Wow’s Birthday 2020

Posted on 2020/09/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 20th 2020 The Oberhauser 4 joined the McSweeney/Kolonoski 5 to celebrate Mom’s birthday in the backyard. 2020-09-20 Happy Birthday Bubble Wow [1:45]: 💕

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OMG WTF RBG RIP

Posted on 2020/09/18 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 18th 2020 No. I can’t. And f#ck &itch McConnell btw, all the way to to an extremely painful, unending suffering. (But that hell actually existed). OMG OMG WTF OMG RBG. A morsel of comfort; my son tells me … Continue reading →

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Back to School 2020 – Day Three

Posted on 2020/09/18 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 18th 2020 4th & 7th Grade Distance Learning – DAY THREE Be still my heart. Is this WORKING?! The kids are subsumed into their computers off and on throughout the day, and so far they only seem to … Continue reading →

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First Day of School 2020 – Gavin & ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/09/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 16th 2020 It’s finally here! Here is pandemic-style Back-to-School for us:   After several missteps, stumbles, and inelegant moments courtesy of moi, ClaraJane and Gavin each make it onto their First Day of School Meetings.   Even though … Continue reading →

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September 2020: Back to School…ish

Posted on 2020/09/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 11th 2020 Back-to-School meeting with the New Teacher IRL! Outside with masks but we were really there! We didn’t even go *in* the school but it still felt amazing to be there. So far so good. Here ClaraJane’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce!

Posted on 2020/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 8th 2020 Because of the pandemic this year, I couldn’t visit my dad for his 80th Birthday. Hope yeh enjoyed this video instead: 2020-09-08 Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce! [0:43]: ❤️💕❤️💕❤️

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Quarantine UkeOke #1** – London Bridge (feat. flying ClaraJane)

Posted on 2020/07/30 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 30th 2020 – Quarantine Day #1??             . Song:  London Bridge By:  Traditional .   2020-07-30 Quarantine UkeOke #1** – London Bridge [7:07]:  . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #7.29 – Iko Iko (feat. POO)

Posted on 2020/07/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 29th 2020 – Quarantine Day #1??             . Song:  Iko Iko By:  James “Sugar Boy” Crawford. . 2020-07-29 Quarantine UkeOke #7.29 – Iko Iko (feat. POO) [3:48]:  .           … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #7.28 – My Lil’ Kitty (feat. ClaraJane)

Posted on 2020/07/28 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 28th 2020 – Quarantine Day #1??           . Song:  My Lil’ Kitty Inspired By:  TicTok . 2020-07-28 Quarantine UkeOke #7.28 – My Lil’ Kitty (feat. ClaraJane [2:34]: . ♥

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