Category Archives: faith

Call Me Emily: Dispatch from the Domicile

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 11th 2018   Gradually the list emerges.  You know how it goes.  Things around the house need repair.  The first glimmer comes in a mere, imperceptible repetition.  Flushing the toilet twice.  Closing the door, again.  Turning the light switch … Continue reading →

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My Family at the Democratic UNITY RALLY

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   I had work and could not go, but managed to cajole my Dear Hubsand and Cheerdlen to attend the “UNITY RALLY” with our newly elected U.S. Representative AYANNA PRESSLEY and our U.S. Senator ELIZABETH WARREN!   I … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Key to the City

Posted on 2018/09/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are eating extra peacefully tonight.  Even Mom is not talking, and is just enjoying the sights and sounds of Flamly Eating-In-Peace. [Dishes gently tinkle along with the occasional slurping of clam … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Just Do It

Posted on 2018/09/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018   AT RISE:  After bringing Boy up to date on the prominent extraordinary current events such as: Ayanna Pressley’s historic win in our OWN Congressional District, The GOP trying to bum-rush the Kavenaugh SCOTUS nomination hearing, … Continue reading →

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These Are Not New Ideas

Posted on 2018/09/02 by circuskitchen

September 2nd 2018 My Lady, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “Lays out how Democrats can win.” When I get the chance I should like to transcribe these words. But then you might not see or hear her speak for these two minutes of … Continue reading →

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Got Our Baby Back Baby Back

Posted on 2018/08/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 27th 2018 After a week away with Cousin Olivia at Grandma’s in Florida, our niece and Youngest Baby are BACK! 2018-08-27 We Got Our Baby Back Baby Back [55 seconds]:   THANKS GRANDMA!! ♥♥♥♥♥

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Mueller’s Indictment Song by James Corden

Posted on 2018/08/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 24th 2018 Truly O.M.G. This inestimable gem was just brought to my attention, and now I bring it to yours; four minutes of pure gold. Robert Mueller’s Indictment Song [3:57]:                 … Continue reading →

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Raindrops on Roses

Posted on 2018/08/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,August 22nd 2018 A little celebrating of the best news day since the apocalyptic beginning of this shameful sham of a so-called “presidency.” (We also happened to get our hair did.) 2018-08-22 Mamma and Gavin Sing About the News [48 … Continue reading →

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Gorls on a Plane

Posted on 2018/08/21 by circuskitchen

Still Tuesday, August 21st 2018 My Dear Hubsand not only did a great job getting past airport security to accompany the Gorls all the way to the gate, he took pictures for me! Omg look at my girl taking it … Continue reading →

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Oh My Heart

Posted on 2018/08/21 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,August 21st 2018 Today is the day my giant tiny littlest baby flies away for the first time.She already had the gall to turn SEVEN this summer.Now she’s flying off -with her 13 year old cousin at least- for a … Continue reading →

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