Category Archives: faith

UkeOke: Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys

Posted on 2016/02/16 by circuskitchen

Here are the lyrics and chords to the iconic song written by our esteemed cousin, Ed Bruce (& his wife Patsy, then popularized by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson). Chord Notes: 1, 4, 5 with 1-tone step up for 2nd … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, education, faith, family, forgiveness, love, music, nature, ukeoke, ukulele | Tagged America Feels Great, Ed Bruce, little warm puppies, Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys, them that don't know him | 1 Comment

Lawrence Hall of Face

Posted on 2016/02/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 13th 2016 After the gloriously scenic drive to the Lawrence Hall of Science, There was also this: 2016-02-13 Lawrence Hall of Face [1min,12secs]:

Posted in childhood, education, faith, family, grandparenthood, love, parenthood | Tagged Bay Area, Berkeley, breathtaking, California, Grandma Anita, Grandpa Bruce, Grizzly Peak, iconic childhood, Lawrence Hall of Science, Oakland, Paul, San Franscisco Bay, Science Museum, Uncle Robert, view | 1 Comment

Boston to Oakland – February 2016 – Day 1

Posted on 2016/02/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 11th 2016 More to come.

Posted in animals, childhood, domestic life, faith, family, Friendship, grandparenthood, parenthood | Tagged Anita, Borzoi, Bruce, Cassie, Cognac, dogs, Grandm 'Nita, Grandpa Bruce, Grandparents, Oakland, Secret Magic Unicorn Oakland, Skyline | Leave a comment

School Punctuality Rant

Posted on 2016/02/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 10th 2015 Would-be Op-Ed for School [solicited for today’s Council meeting that I’m missing, and recorded here because …I’m a hopeless, helpless nerd]: * * * * * … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, education, faith, forgiveness, health, mental health, parenthood, patience, school, Uncategorized, work, work-life balance | Tagged bullshit, excuses, god bless teachers, late, punctuality, school breakfast, school culture, tardiness, tardy, teachers, Teachers are Gods, Tobin Montessori School, traffic circle | Leave a comment

The Tobin Pledge Song

Posted on 2016/02/05 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 5th 2016 TOBIN PLEDGE SONG: Words by Maureen Santoro, Melody by Jennifer Oberhauser, Arrangement by Whitney Simmonds, Commissioned by John Martha-Reynolds After writing a melody for our school’s Tobin Pledge back in 2013, it’s been making its way into … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, education, faith, love, music, school, work | Tagged Jennifer Oberhuaser, John Martha-Reynolds, Pledge, Pledge Song, Tobin, Tobin Montessori, Tobin School, Whitney Simmonds | 2 Comments

Darth Snowflake “Strikes” Again

Posted on 2016/02/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 3rd 2016 This time it was the cheek. “Kitten scratched me!” she protests, after mauling the thing herself unremittingly for several minutes. “And he also said, ‘HHHHAAAA,’” she complains, whimpering in my lap. (Yes that means, … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, mental health, nature, parenthood, patience | Tagged band aids, bandaids, boo boo, ClaraJane, Darth Snowflake, eyes, kitten, my eyes | Leave a comment

“The Cat Scratched My Nose!” and Other Non-News

Posted on 2016/01/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 31st 2016 Being that our Dear Daughter is prone to dramatic exaggeration these days, (“She’s a Writer!” says her amazing teacher), AND prone to Bandaids, Kitten provided the perfect recipe for ClaraJane’s favorite predilections this morning right out … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, childhood, comedy, domestic life, faith, family, food, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, marriage, mental health, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged acceptance, bandaids, c'est la vie, ClaraJane, Gavin, getting along, guns, Hide and Shoot, hungry cats, messy house, siblings, tiny package | Leave a comment

Math Morning – January 2016

Posted on 2016/01/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 28th 2016 Today was the much anticipated annual MATH MORNING at Tobin school; a rare opportunity for parents to come witness the intriguing materials and fascinating works of our students inside the classroom. First up, ClaraJane’s class in … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, education, faith, family, mental health, parenthood, school, work | Tagged addends, Amanda, Aunt, Aunt Amanda, Auntie, Bead Frame, binomial cube, Children's House, ClaraJane, Dynamic Addition, Gavin, Lower El, Lower Elementary, Miles, Montessori, Montessori materials, Mr. Dana, Ms. Mayya, Oksana, Oxy, Sajni, smartboard Smart Board, Snake Game, Stamp Game, Victor | 1 Comment

Gavin Sparring at Tae Kwon Do

Posted on 2016/01/14 by circuskitchen

January 7th & 14th – 2016 Gavin begins this year in a new Tae Kwon Do class, having moved up from “Little Tigers” through “Advanced Tigers” and on to “Level I.” The class we attend has a mix of levels together, … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, education, faith, family, forgiveness, health, love, mental health, Mindfulness, parenthood, patience, work | Tagged Chon-Ji, cuddles, form, knuckle sandwich, Level 1, level one, life is tough, Mr. Bart, parenthood, peer, peers, pep talk, resilience, roller coaster, shoulder tap, snuggle, sparring, Tae Kwon Do | 2 Comments

Stop Gavin!

Posted on 2016/01/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 14th 2016 2016-01-14 Stop Gavin! [45 seconds]:

Posted in childhood, comedy, domestic life, faith, family, food, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, mental health, parenthood, patience | Tagged apple in your face, buddies, ClaraJane, friends, Gavin, in your face, love, messing around, playtime, siblings | Leave a comment

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