Category Archives: education

George Carlin and Stuff

Posted on 2015/06/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 13th 2015 At RISE: (NIGHT TIME. Children have been put to BED. MOMMY is flat out in the marital bed at the end of the livelong day, head vaguely propped up on pillow. LAPTOP is open upon her … Continue reading →

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Thumbs Up Continued

Posted on 2015/06/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday June 10th 2015 I mean, it’s just one teeny weeny finger tip of one little (mighty) girl. Amazing though how such a thing can bring about drama, care, concern, curiosity, empathy and kindness in a community. I … Continue reading →

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Thumbs UP

Posted on 2015/06/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, June 9th 2015 After spending the whole morning at the school embroiled in a parent volunteer project per usual, I made it back across town to my favorite cafe for some productive office and writing time. It was about … Continue reading →

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Delicates

Posted on 2015/06/02 by circuskitchen

Tuesday June 2nd, 2015 On our way home in the car discussing a big event at our kids’ school with delegates from the city, ClaraJane’s little voice popped up from the backseat: “Delegates!? What are delegates?” “Oh, well honey, delegates … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, family, love, parenthood | Tagged appropisms, Bernard and Bianca, delegates, delicates, The Rescuers | 1 Comment

Camping Wompatuck State Park

Posted on 2015/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2015 – Memorial Day Weekend Outdoor living here we come! 2015-05-25 Camping Wompatuck [5:09]: #buttface

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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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Boy Art

Posted on 2015/05/13 by circuskitchen

May 2015 What’s on a (now) 7 year old Boy’s mind? Candy, apparently. And war stuff, naturally. It seems -to their mothers’ dismay- males are born with it in their genes. Meanwhile what I like about this … 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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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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Cambridge Science Festival

Posted on 2015/04/19 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 19th 2015 How I love Our Fair City (and my kids). Just a casual stop to check out a Cambridge Science Festival event yielded countless wonders. First up, SNAP CIRCUITS. In other words, someone has come up with … Continue reading →

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