Category Archives: domestic life

Laybag Times – Philly Edition

Posted on 2016/07/27 by circuskitchen

July 25-27th 2016 The Laybag… it’s a bean bag, it’s a hammock, it’s a floaty thing.  New to our flamly this summer for $32 bucks, we keep using it over and over.  It defies description and speaks for itself.   … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video: CJ’s Backpack Hack

Posted on 2016/07/20 by circuskitchen

July 20th 2016 ClaraJane’s second Instructional Video.  (o: 2016-07-20 How to CrissCross Your Backpack by ClaraJane [32 seconds]:

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Camping Lovells Island

Posted on 2016/07/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th – Friday, July 1st 2016 2016-06-29 Camping Lovell’s Island [4:43]:     To reiterate:                                     Yes, we pledge to; “Continue … Continue reading →

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Commencement Commitments – These are the Dyes

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  June 21st 2016 Of all the things happening now somehow I dial into this one;   Solstice is here, the kids and Paul have ONE MORE DAY of school tomorrow, I’m endowed with gigs aplenty.  After a 4-show gig this … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s (Almost 5th) Birthday Walk

Posted on 2016/06/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, June 13th 2016   School will be out when she turns five so we celebrated a month early in class today. Paul and I are invited into the Montessori classroom to participate in morning announcements, followed by some mindfulness breathing … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell “Now?”

Posted on 2016/06/11 by circuskitchen

June 11th 2016     Just one of those arresting moments you want to climb inside and just be.  That’s all. 2016-06-11 CJ’s ABC’s [40 seconds]:   ♥♥♥  

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If 70’s Moms Had Blogs

Posted on 2016/06/07 by circuskitchen

June 2016 Ran across this spoof blog post set in the 70’s , which opens like this: “This morning I got up and Jennifer and Kimberly were eating Pop Rocks in front of the TV set watching Captain Kangaroo while Matt … Continue reading →

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Kitten Becomes a Cat

Posted on 2016/06/02 by circuskitchen

June 2nd 2016 “Good morning children. Time to wake up. We get to take Kitten to school today!” I say. “Oh yeah,” goes ClaraJane from a dead sleep to a stretch, “Cuz he’s getting his balls neutered.” Something like that. … Continue reading →

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Now it’s a TWO Leaf Clover!

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 1st 2016 “And soon it’s gonna be a ONE Leaf Clover, right Gavin?  EAT it Mamma!  But just a little bit at a time, like this.” “We’re eating clover Mamma!” CJ had announced from the lawn with her … Continue reading →

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Fair is Not Always Equal

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

June 1st, 2016 This concept is new to me, and as with many things these days, I have the wisdom from my kids’ school to thank.  In fact this image was sent to me today by the School Adjustment Counselor, … Continue reading →

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