Category Archives: family

CJ Travel (B)log: The Wait at the Gate

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 7th 2020 I love when my kids journal during a trip. At the risk of jinxing it, this one was spontaneous and unprompted (by me). . One day -even this day- I may pay dearly for posting this. … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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Skyline: OMG Wait, What? Eek and… Farewell

Posted on 2020/02/01 by circuskitchen

February 1st 2020 . Today is the day my parents evacuate my childhood home, in “Oakland,” California. Except it was never “Oakland.”  To me it’s “Secret Magic Unicorn Oakland.” It’s not the Oakland you think about, or even one that … Continue reading →

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Kids in Cars with My Sister and Me

Posted on 2020/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 31st 2020 Although I spend most of this day with our Mom, it is my sister and our kids whose pictures I capture (even if by video chat).   Here is my sister going somewhere with her little kids: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: How Do I Look?

Posted on 2020/01/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 29th 2020 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are getting ready to head out the door.  Mom has been struggling with getting dressed. Mom:  I don’t have any normal clothes!   [Struggles some more, changes clothes.  Finally stops.] Mom:  Do … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Triple Cat Stack

Posted on 2020/01/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 27th 2019 . AT RISE: The kids are home after school and mom is showing them this photo. Mom: You guys, check this out.  Look what I had next to me today! ClaraJane: [Covers her mouth and squeals … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Thanks for the Grub Bub

Posted on 2020/01/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 26th 2020   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are gathered around another beautiful supper by DaddyLove. ClaraJane:  [Munching away.]  Thank you Daddy for this wonderful food. DLove:  You’re welcome. Mom:  Thanks for saying so, Honey. ClaraJane:  PFFFFTTT.  [Big, … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2019 8!year-old, third grade ClataJane. . Bestdaddyever Look daddy I can write your name in cursive: Paul. I can write mama to: Jenny. Gavin. Ta da! love, ClaraJane . Oh my heart, child. Love you infinity amount, … Continue reading →

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My Knuckleheads 😻

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2020 I’m flying today, and remembering that the most important part of a trip is –often– What You Leave Behind. In my case, these koo-koo heads. Knuckleheads. Goobers. What’s in a name. The infinity I love you … Continue reading →

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