Category Archives: faith

Before and After

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 13th 2015 On the way to the park:   And on the way back:   Ahh… that’s better!

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The Dragon and the Unicorn

Posted on 2015/07/13 by circuskitchen

2015-07-13 – The Dragon and the Unicorn It was just so lovely and magical having Dad here.   One of my favorite-ever quotes from Dad happened one time a couple years back when I couldn’t put into words how amazing it … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Grownup Conversation

Posted on 2015/07/10 by circuskitchen

July 10th 2015 ClaraJane’s last day of being three. 2015-07-10 CLARAJANE’S GROWNUP CONVERSATION [48 seconds]:  ♥♥

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The Grandpa Has Landed

Posted on 2015/07/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 8th 2015 Success!  STOP. Unaccompanied Senior at Large Retrieved from Airport!  STOP.   Freshly overnighted from Oakland, Grandpa Bruce is abruptly and unceremoniously deposited in Boston.  STOP.   The children show him *their* room.  STOP.   And *his* … Continue reading →

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Three Gratitudes on the 4th of July

Posted on 2015/07/04 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 4th 2015 In honor of Gavin’s new morning Summer Routine -which includes coming up with three gratitudes- here are three unfiltered, unedited videos, detailing our respective Gratitudes (granting that you please pardon the early-morning sarcasm in mine): The … Continue reading →

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Summer So Far

Posted on 2015/07/03 by circuskitchen

July 3rd 2015 – Week in Review Being that we’re pretty much doing a grand home stand Staycation, and it can be hard to  distinguish one day from the next, here is some of our Sacred in the Mundane so … Continue reading →

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Such a Pretty House

Posted on 2015/07/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday July 1st   I look with fondness to this day where I shared my folly through social media, and The Village responded to cradle me with perspective:   I sometimes refer to this blog as “my own little Facebook.” … Continue reading →

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Daddy Mountain Couch

Posted on 2015/06/19 by circuskitchen

Monday June 19th 2015 2015-06-19 Daddy Mountain Couch [1min,1sec]:  

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George Carlin and Stuff

Posted on 2015/06/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 13th 2015 At RISE: (NIGHT TIME.  Children have been put to BED.  MOMMY is flat out in the marital bed at the end of the livelong day, head vaguely propped up on pillow.  LAPTOP is open upon her … Continue reading →

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Thumbs Up Continued

Posted on 2015/06/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday June 10th  2015     I mean, it’s just one teeny weeny finger tip of one little (mighty) girl.  Amazing though how such a thing can bring about drama, care, concern, curiosity, empathy and kindness in a community.  I … Continue reading →

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