Category Archives: domestic life

OBERHAUSER STORYTIME with Grandpa Paul 2019

Posted on 2019/11/28 by circuskitchen

November 29th 2019   Lordy the man can talk.  Does he have some good stories though! So go on; empty your bladder, grab a snack and get comfy ‘cuz this is gonna take a while.       *    … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, childhood, comedy, cousins, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, food, Friendship, grandparenthood, health, history, learning, love, making art, marriage, mental health, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience, Performing Life, politics, spirituality, travel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Church on Sunday

Posted on 2019/11/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 24th 201 On Sunday I return home from my gig to our beautiful (affordable!) condo in the former “Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary” to find; – Dear Hubsand in the kitchen researching how … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, art, border family separation, childhood, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, fighting Fascism, global inequity, health, learning, love, mental health, money, parenthood, patience, work, work-life balance | Comments Off on Church on Sunday

It’s Open Honey, Go Ahead

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   When the children hop off the yellow school bus this afternoon, us moms are still mid-chat.  Rain is pouring down, so ClaraJane starts trying to physically pry me from the conversation.  And because I have … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, faith, family, food, forgiveness, global inequity, health, learning, love, mental health, money, parenthood, parenting, patience, work-life balance | Tagged | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, faith, family, health, learning, love, making art, money, parenthood, parenting, work, work-life balance | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, family, health, learning, love, making art, mental health, parenthood, parenting, work-life balance | Tagged | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in animals, childhood, comedy, domestic life, evidence they get along, family, food, health, love, mental health, parenthood, parenting, tea with daddy, travel, work-life balance | Leave a comment

Operation Surprise Anita

Posted on 2019/11/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 7th 2019 On this day, my son and I are somewhat spontaneously flying cross country to my hometown to surprise my dad but mostly my step-mom. She has a big birthday coming up (though we would never be … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, grandparenthood, health, history, love, mental health, money, parenthood, parenting, patience, travel, work, work-life balance | 1 Comment

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]:     👩‍👧

Posted in childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, evidence they get along, family, food, health, learning, love, mental health, parenthood, parenting, school, siblings, work-life balance | Tagged | Leave a comment

Halloween PSA – My Heroes

Posted on 2019/10/30 by circuskitchen

Halloween 2019 and beyond   Ooh boy… and girl…  grab your kleenexes! “My Heroes” – A Halloween PSA [2:00]:    Hell yes. ♦♥

Posted in activism, art, childhood, domestic life, faith, family, fighting Fascism, Friendship, health, history, love, making art, mental health, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience, politics, Religious Hypocrisy, siblings, social justice, spirituality, The Progressive Movement, work | Leave a comment

For: Mom, From: Boy

Posted on 2019/10/29 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 29th 2019   His exploits in 6th grade so far include the gardening club, where they harvest food and make delicious salads and EAT them!  Today his job was to “pull Marigolds.” “But when I saw how beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, domestic life, family, food, health, learning, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, school, work-life balance | 1 Comment