Category Archives: domestic life

The Exceptional Storytelling of “Tina Lives!”

Posted on 2018/09/14 by circuskitchen

On September 7th 2018 this extraordinary podcast came to light.   “TINA LIVES is a raw and engaging, street-smart story about growing up hippie, growing up hard and coming of age while living a life that mirrors the collapse and … Continue reading →

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Call Me Emily: Dispatch from the Domicile

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 11th 2018   Gradually the list emerges.  You know how it goes.  Things around the house need repair.  The first glimmer comes in a mere, imperceptible repetition.  Flushing the toilet twice.  Closing the door, again.  Turning the light switch … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Post Carnival Games

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are walking home from the annual neighborhood carnival around the corner.  The kids run ahead and pause just before home. Gavin:  [Baps ClaraJane with giant big purple ball.] ClaraJane [Screaming]: Gavin … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Key to the City

Posted on 2018/09/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are eating extra peacefully tonight.  Even Mom is not talking, and is just enjoying the sights and sounds of Flamly Eating-In-Peace. [Dishes gently tinkle along with the occasional slurping of clam … Continue reading →

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Back to School! 2nd & 5th Grade

Posted on 2018/09/04 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 4th 2018 Somehow we make it back from camping  in time to get all our preening, prepping and sleeping done in time for a bang up blast back to school.   Daddy Chef too!   Miss Katie, Mizzy, … Continue reading →

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Got Our Baby Back Baby Back

Posted on 2018/08/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 27th 2018 After a week away with Cousin Olivia at Grandma’s in Florida, our niece and Youngest Baby are BACK! 2018-08-27 We Got Our Baby Back Baby Back [55 seconds]:   THANKS GRANDMA!! ♥♥♥♥♥

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Gorls on a Plane

Posted on 2018/08/21 by circuskitchen

Still Tuesday, August 21st 2018 My Dear Hubsand not only did a great job getting past airport security to accompany the Gorls all the way to the gate, he took pictures for me! Omg look at my girl taking it … Continue reading →

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Oh My Heart

Posted on 2018/08/21 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,August 21st 2018 Today is the day my giant tiny littlest baby flies away for the first time.She already had the gall to turn SEVEN this summer.Now she’s flying off -with her 13 year old cousin at least- for a … Continue reading →

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CAMPING: Anniversary @Lovells Island

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 15th 2018 Best. Anniversary. Ever. 2018-08-15 Anniversary Island @Lovells – Day One [2:12]:   2018-08-16 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Two [2:02]:    2018-08-17 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Three [1 min]:   $49 Ferry Pass + $30 Uber … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Al Fresco

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 16th 2018 At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have awoken at their campsite on Lovell’s Island overlooking Boston City and Harbor. DaddyLove is laying a fire down the bank from the site. Mama: Making a fire already DLove? DLove: … Continue reading →

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