Category Archives: faith

Danny O’Connor – The Fight Continues

Posted on 2018/08/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 19th 2018 It has now been over 12 days since an election for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 12th (traditionally very RED) District, came out with a margin too close to call.  It is now a tale of uncounted … Continue reading →

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CAMPING: Anniversary @Lovells Island

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 15th 2018 Best. Anniversary. Ever. 2018-08-15 Anniversary Island @Lovells – Day One [2:12]:   2018-08-16 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Two [2:02]:    2018-08-17 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Three [1 min]:   $49 Ferry Pass + $30 Uber … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Al Fresco

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 16th 2018 At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have awoken at their campsite on Lovell’s Island overlooking Boston City and Harbor. DaddyLove is laying a fire down the bank from the site. Mama: Making a fire already DLove? DLove: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Ten Wushes by ClaraJane

Posted on 2018/08/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th  2018 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are on the way to the annual Sisters Weekend pilgrimage by the sea in Hull, Massachusetts. ClaraJane:  If I could have ten wushes, wanna know what I’d wush!? Mom:  [Idly] What … Continue reading →

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At Rise: How Low Can You Go

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Still Friday, August 10th 2018   At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have made it to the beach for their much anticipated weekend in Hull. Gavin: Hey Mom! [Stops digging.] Wanna know what I’m digging? Mom: What Baby? Gavin: A Tartarus. … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: What issa diss?

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th 2018 AT RISE:  Mommy is in the bath with ClaraJane, combing out her hair. ClaraJane:  [bathtub fart bubble noise] [Pause.] Mom:  [Scrunches up face.  Then in Borat accent:]  What issa diss-ah? ClaraJane:  That’s CHEESE. SCENE.  ♥♥

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on 2018/08/04 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading →

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TALKS NOT WAR: Anti-War Protest in Kendall Square Cambridge

Posted on 2018/08/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 3rd 2018   On Friday the kids and I brought signs down to a No War with Iran Rally in Kendall Square Cambridge and listened to some speakers.   1)  Dr. King’s Evil Triplets:  Racism, Poverty and War My … Continue reading →

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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All Parents Fight

Posted on 2018/07/30 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 30th 2018 After a whole morning of the kind of communication breakdowns I’m convinced only first world privileged white people could have on vacation in Minnesota, we finally arrive at coffee and breakfast. In a gesture of magnanimous … Continue reading →

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