Category Archives: domestic life

Angels Walking in Sunlight

Posted on 2015/05/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 21st 2015 Somehow in spite of ALL the therapy and training and mental health exercises and meds, I still get tangled in knots of angst and discomposure over the kids.  Big surprise right?  (And did you even know … Continue reading →

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Rant Resolution

Posted on 2015/05/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 20th 2015 [At rise: Following a tense family situation, Mother is reprimanding Son.] Me: Gavin! You are seven years old. I know you could clearly see I was on the PHONE. I am not one of those mothers … Continue reading →

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VANITY DAY

Posted on 2015/05/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2015   To fulfill a dream you first need the Idea.  You need to schedule actionable steps on your calendar, and enough monetary discretion to do so.  Therefore what you REALLY need is for no fires going … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on 2015/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday May 10th 2015 With my tea; strawberries, oranges AND raspberries, lovingly arranged by Gavin himself.   A half-eaten piece of dried up leftover pizza.   “Just kidding!”  (Humour appreciated!)   Toasted bagel with lox, capers, chopped onion, cracked pepper, … Continue reading →

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Spring Tea with ClaraJane 2015

Posted on 2015/05/08 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 8th 2015 Imagine my delight at discovering *I* was ClaraJane’s chosen recipient of her invitation to Spring Tea at School.   With all her Daddy does for her I’m not sure I’m worthy, but who am I to decline? … Continue reading →

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All Star Birthday Bar (Gavin’s 7th)

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 – Continued Later on Gavin’s 7th Birthday;   After school, the arrival of Grandma Z, and 7 presents from Mom;   We all went out for Pizza!   I had to join late from a gig, but … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s 7th Birthday – Mochi Morning

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 On the eve of Gavin’s 7th Birthday, he and his sister got ready for bed:   Shared stories with Dada (a treat since Gavin mostly reads by himself these days):   And ended up in our bed by … Continue reading →

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Here You Go

Posted on 2015/04/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 27th 2015   In the car after school today, I happened to have some very well received salami and cheese for the kids’ snack; especially the salami, turns out. “What’s a carnivore again?” my Boy asks, finally satiated. … Continue reading →

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Stop Right Now

Posted on 2015/04/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 26th 2015 The problem with trying to curate media about your favorite material around your favorite material is you can’t resist generating more media as you do. For example, I’m trying to steal this morning to post about … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Redux – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday/Sunday, April 19th 2015 Back in Plymouth:                                                 This is All I Need [1:56]:       OK … Continue reading →

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