Category Archives: faith

Kids in Cars with My Sister and Me

Posted on 2020/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 31st 2020 Although I spend most of this day with our Mom, it is my sister and our kids whose pictures I capture (even if by video chat).   Here is my sister going somewhere with her little kids: … 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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My Knuckleheads 😻

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2020 I’m flying today, and remembering that the most important part of a trip is –often– What You Leave Behind. In my case, these koo-koo heads. Knuckleheads. Goobers. What’s in a name. The infinity I love you … Continue reading →

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Political Action: Peace Rally Against War with Iran

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019     On this night, Dear Hubsand and I got our family over to Harvard Square to join the national protest of tRump’s escalation with Iran.  For a Thursday evening in early January –outside in 23·F … 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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Camping: Frost Mountainview Yurt ~ December 2019

Posted on 2019/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27-30th 2019 2019-12-30 Frost Mountainview Yurt Camping [5:12]: https://youtu.be/gmlvY5_kVEk . Drawing, Charading, Reading ,and Whittling . Mom tries to get her face together . Sledding forward imperfectly . Ukeoke by an open fire . Let it snow… . 🎼Bacon … Continue reading →

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My Daughter’s Painted Face

Posted on 2019/12/28 by circuskitchen

For the ages. 💕 December 2019 < Mary’s 5th BDP

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Christmas Night with Boharts 2019

Posted on 2019/12/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 26th 201 2019-12-25 It’s A Bohart Christmas [1:30]: 🎄🎄🎄

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At Rise: Patient, Hungry Boy

Posted on 2019/12/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 21st 2019 At Rise: The Oberhausers are out to a fancy restaurant with cousins and Pops. The orders are in and no food has yet hit the table. Daddy: [nibbling the tiny garnish off the bamboo skewer from … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: First Day with Dr. Sweetpea

Posted on 2019/12/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 11th 2019   Animal impressions.  Working with Dr. Sweetpea for the first time today I learn among other things she is excellent at animal impressions.   I mean, her horse may sound like a cat, or her giraffe like … Continue reading →

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