Category Archives: faith

Advice for Future Generations

Posted on 2016/10/23 by circuskitchen

Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations A gem. Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations [2:07]: In summary: Heed the facts. Love is wise. Hatred is foolish.

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Responsibility, Integrity, Love & The Black Stallion

Posted on 2016/10/14 by circuskitchen

I’ve been contemplating the notions of personal responsibility in life, and managing expectations in life. More and more I find myself refusing to ascribe to a BINARY MINDSET. I run into it everywhere; politics (, kids’ mentality, etc. … Continue reading →

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Aleppo Swimming Hole

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

This just in from Syria, by way of a London “Channel 4 News” Report. ‘Course this was 9/28/2016 in Aleppo, more than 4 days and 100 children’s bombing deaths ago:

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Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016 “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school. “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement. Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

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Plain Jane Saturday

Posted on 2016/09/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 24th 2016 I’ve been desperate for life to slow down and have NOTHING HAPPEN for a while, so I could catch my breath. And maybe stop taking so many damn photos all the time. Thankfully this particular Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, health, love, mental health, parenthood, work-life balance | Tagged ballerina, ballet class, Costco, day in the life, faery garden, fairy garden, family life, legos, Mystic River, Saturday with family, sleeping in, Ugly Dolls | 1 Comment

Taekwondo, Angst and the Creative Process

Posted on 2016/09/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 21st 2016 So bummed my last post about this got vaporized. I must tread delicately here to avoid betraying my Dear Boy Child. Here is the time last week when I misgauged the time of his class (it … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, fight, forgiveness, love, making art, mental health, parenthood, patience, school, work | Tagged creative process, Gavin, taekwondo, the real struggle is real | 3 Comments

Flamly Routines & Expectations

Posted on 2016/09/20 by circuskitchen

September 2016 Sometimes parenting requires you to be a hard ass, such as when adjusting back to school, and especially when you have a child being a smart ass. So here FWIW is the current stab at growing a pair and … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, love, parenthood, patience, school, work | Tagged boundaries, child agenda, eye rolling, Gavin, homework agenda, kids routine, kids routines, love and limits, morning routine, routine, summer routine | 1 Comment

Political Corruption 101 with Zephyr Teachout

Posted on 2016/09/19 by circuskitchen

September 2016 I hope everyone gets a chance to see these three incisive minutes about how Washington D.C. “works,” by Zephyr Teachout: Political Corruption 101 with Zephyr Teachout [3:39]:

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Hulla D.I.Y. Dojo Kids

Posted on 2016/09/18 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 18th 2016 Courtesy of Aunt Heather and Uncle Joe’s basement in Hull, it is with deep sobriety and sombre gratitude that I am humbled by the honor of presenting to you now, for the first time IN the … Continue reading →

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Love Unconditional

Posted on 2016/09/15 by circuskitchen

September 15th 2016 Here we have my daughter –unapologetic bandaid on her face from the last time kitten scratched her– demonstrating her unstoppable love. 2016-09-15 Love Unconditional [47 seconds]: Kitten does have a name for what it’s worth; “Darth … Continue reading →

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