Category Archives: domestic life

Friday Night Hubsand

Posted on 2019/03/08 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 8th 2019 Hate to brag, but lđź‘€k at my man! He saves us 100’s of dollars in plumbing by Doing It Himself! Then he oversees little Gorls in the kitchen, making delicious homemade pretzels! He then jumps into … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Equalality is Like this Tray of Legos

Posted on 2019/03/02 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 2nd 2019   AT RISE:  Mom & CJ are each working at their desks in the living room after listening to Bernie Sanders’ campaign launch speech in Brooklyn, NY. CJ:  Mama? M:  Yes hon? CJ:  Equality is like … Continue reading →

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Michael Cohen Day: Thanks Ikea!

Posted on 2019/02/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019 HAPPY MICHAEL COHEN DAY EVERYONE! Oh man, that was whack.  Strait up, historic, whack. I’m just so grateful that the thing I ordered from Ikea just arrived so I totally had a tangible project to throw … Continue reading →

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No Good, Terrible, Bad Office Help

Posted on 2019/02/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019   Nothing to see here really.  Just our “No Good Terrible Bad” Kitten helping me with the bookkeeping today.   Mostly we showcase “sacred” in the mundane around here.  Sometimes just “cute.” 2019-02-27 No Good Terrible Bad Office Help … Continue reading →

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About the Ottoman

Posted on 2019/02/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 26th 2019 I’m not sure how I feel about it, but amidst decluttering and decluttering and decluttering the domicile, we found this enormous OTTOMAN to apparently FILL a great portion of our newly liberated living room. And I’m … Continue reading →

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At Rise: For You Mommy

Posted on 2019/02/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 21st 2019 AT RISE: It is 7:30am. Girl Child climbs in bed where mom is sleeping. CJ: [Whispering.] Mamma. [Pause.] Mommy? I have something to show you. Mom: [Mumbling] Hmm… [opens eyes slightly]. CJ: See? It’s a dead … Continue reading →

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D&D in Da House

Posted on 2019/02/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 20th 2019   “Dad?  My friends and I were wondering if you could lead us on a little quest, you know,  so we can build up some points…” Now, I don’t know anything about Dungeons and Dragons except … Continue reading →

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At Rise: The Secret of Life

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE:  After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car.  ClaraJane is in the back. Mom:  Wow.  … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Self-Actualized, Competent, Capable, Confident Adults

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 6th 2019   As I am now on a journey to better understand how to deal partner with helicopter parents, I came across this wonderfully inspiring and succinct overview of How to Raise an Adult by Standford Dean … Continue reading →

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The Wistful Notion of Sending Thank Yous

Posted on 2019/02/03 by circuskitchen

February 3rd 2019 With this simple customized stationary -and parental assistance- my 4 year-old niece was able to send out THANK YOU notes in the aftermath of her early December birthday party. As I write it is early February and … Continue reading →

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