Category Archives: faith

Thumbs UP

Posted on 2015/06/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, June 9th 2015 After spending the whole morning at the school embroiled in a parent volunteer project per usual, I made it back across town to my favorite cafe for some productive office and writing time. It was about … Continue reading →

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He DID It!

Posted on 2015/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2015   In my husband’s inimitable way (unless you are likewise Minnesotan), he casually mutters something to me to the effect of, “When you get a chance could you turn on some water for me?”  When I … Continue reading →

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Angels Walking in Sunlight

Posted on 2015/05/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 21st 2015 Somehow in spite of ALL the therapy and training and mental health exercises and meds, I still get tangled in knots of angst and discomposure over the kids.  Big surprise right?  (And did you even know … Continue reading →

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VANITY DAY

Posted on 2015/05/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2015   To fulfill a dream you first need the Idea.  You need to schedule actionable steps on your calendar, and enough monetary discretion to do so.  Therefore what you REALLY need is for no fires going … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s 7th Birthday – Mochi Morning

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 On the eve of Gavin’s 7th Birthday, he and his sister got ready for bed:   Shared stories with Dada (a treat since Gavin mostly reads by himself these days):   And ended up in our bed by … Continue reading →

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Stop Right Now

Posted on 2015/04/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 26th 2015 The problem with trying to curate media about your favorite material around your favorite material is you can’t resist generating more media as you do. For example, I’m trying to steal this morning to post about … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Redux – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday/Sunday, April 19th 2015 Back in Plymouth:                                                 This is All I Need [1:56]:       OK … Continue reading →

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Taekwondo Redux

Posted on 2015/04/17 by circuskitchen

Wednesday April 15th, 2015 [“Why My Son Needs Karate” [circa 2011]  and “Crimson Kicks” [2014]; just two of my, er… as of yet *unpublished* posts.]   In any case, our current journey with Gavin brought us here:   Check in … Continue reading →

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At Rise: But His Heart is Good

Posted on 2015/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th *2015* (Gavin = 1st grade, ClaraJane = 3 y/o) AT RISE:  Mom is driving kids to school, responding to back seat kerfuffle. Mom:  ClaraJane, leave your brother alone.  Unfortunately he’s in a stinky mood… and that’s FINE. … Continue reading →

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Bunny Diaries – R.I.P. Wiggles Forever

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2015 For myself and dear erstwhile readers who may have gotten ensnared in the madness of Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries last year, I present some closure. Here’s what I couldn’t bring myself to write at the time; Wiggles … Continue reading →

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