Category Archives: education

Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Boomer’s Check-Up Take Two

Posted on 2020/02/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 28th 2020 . I should never have gone to the other vet. He’s not bad, just expensive. And nothing compares to the quality of care, communication and insight offered by Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston. Delight even. . … Continue reading →

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Primary Voting 2020

Posted on 2020/02/27 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 Though I still want to accompany my family to the polls on actual Voting Day this coming Super Tuesday, March 3rd, I decided to take advantage of the brand new Early Voting option in Massachusetts, with … Continue reading →

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Take Your Daughter to Work Juggler Style

Posted on 2020/02/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 19th 2020 . OK I can die happy. I don’t want to bragg or be immodest but I must share what happened to me today because I imagine it is something few parents get to experience. So I … Continue reading →

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The Pineapple Project

Posted on 2020/02/18 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 17th 2020 Had the privilege of bringing the kids to a library show of a colleague/friend, Mal, who performs “The Pineapple Project” with a co-creator & performer. It’s about two children playing together and navigating their gender roles. … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary Reboot: Introducing “Boomer!”

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . Now HERE’S something NOBODY NEEDS:   A New Bunny. . Yes it’s true, our brood of animals just grew from FIVE to SIX.  The freecycle Facebook group in my town had this bunny who needs a … Continue reading →

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2020 Atlanta Juggling Festival Trip in GIFs

Posted on 2020/02/10 by circuskitchen

February 7-8-9 2020 THANK YOU ATLANTA GROUNDHOG JUGGLING FESTIVAL: Where legends and novices are equals in the Art of Play! . 1) Anticipation . 2)  Finally there! . 3)  Gavin’s first unicycle lesson, courtesy of Jonathan Perry . 4)  Lucy … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Can’t Sleep, Clowns Will Slap Me

Posted on 2020/01/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 19t 2020 In case my family thinks I was just horsing around at the Medical Clown Convention,  it’s important that they know it’s not all just fun and games.  Take this breakout workshop from the wee hours of … Continue reading →

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Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2019 8!year-old, third grade ClataJane. . Bestdaddyever Look daddy I can write your name in cursive: Paul. I can write mama to: Jenny. Gavin. Ta da! love, ClaraJane . Oh my heart, child. Love you infinity amount, … Continue reading →

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Darling Daughter: Despair and Delight

Posted on 2020/01/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 3rd 2019 That time when Australia is burning and the illegitimate fascist Liar-in-Chief is fomenting war in the Middle East and your house is trashed and your foundations are slipping, but you are a mom and your most … Continue reading →

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