Category Archives: faith

Upworthy Robbery at Knifepoint Guy

Posted on 2016/08/18 by circuskitchen

August 2016 In the face of too many horrors about the world I arguably shouldn’t be reading, this blog is the little slice of heaven I leave my kids.  Here ya go kids, another beautiful, amazing thing: He was robbed … Continue reading →

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Bumpkin Island MOVIE

Posted on 2016/08/12 by circuskitchen

August 12th 2016 2016-08-12 Bumpkin Island Camping [6:13]:                                              

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Bumpkin Island Escape

Posted on 2016/08/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 12th 2016   Forget the ferry boat, Daddy gotta boat.  As for getting our gear and us all across the the harbor, he takes the Fox, Goose and Grain approach.   First the boy and the gear:   … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: Swing Low – Lyrics

Posted on 2016/08/10 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,  August 10th 2016 On the occasion of camping with my kids sans Daddy -with Daddy to join us tomorrow and everything going swimmingly but for daughter lamenting lack of said Daddy come singing this song come bed time- here … Continue reading →

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$1,000 Day-Date with My Daughter

Posted on 2016/08/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 1st 2016 Over the weekend ClaraJane had Daddy help her count and organize all the money around the house she could get her hands on.   $22.31 to be exact, and she is *dying* to take it to … Continue reading →

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Phillin’ the Bern with my Kids – 2016

Posted on 2016/07/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 24th – Thursday, July 28th 2016 Remembering the incomparable experience of protesting the 2016 Democratic National Convention with my kids in Philadelphia. Those were the days   I will ALWAYS relish these days where the ENTIRE city was … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Philly

Posted on 2016/07/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 23rd 2016 With our clothes, groceries and ideals packed, it’s Go Time!   But alas I’m bringing ankle-biters on this revolutionary mission, so we go when we go.   We believe Bernie Sanders represents the best interests of … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Fifth Birthday!

Posted on 2016/07/11 by circuskitchen

July 11th 2016 2016-07-11 ClaraJane’s Fifth Birthday [7:18]:   Where the new five year old starts her day with kitten, fairies, a stuffed animal convention and TWO grandmothers, Bubble Wow & Grandma Z!   Birthday breakfast of decorate-your-own pancakes & … Continue reading →

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The Face that Broke My Internet

Posted on 2016/06/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th 2016 During our first day camping Lovell’s Island, Boy records his face on my phone.  Between smitten and curious, I try uploading the short video directly to blog  (after all there is a button for that).   Before long … Continue reading →

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Commencement Commitments – These are the Dyes

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  June 21st 2016 Of all the things happening now somehow I dial into this one;   Solstice is here, the kids and Paul have ONE MORE DAY of school tomorrow, I’m endowed with gigs aplenty.  After a 4-show gig this … Continue reading →

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