Category Archives: family

At Rise: Equalality is Like this Tray of Legos

Posted on 2019/03/02 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 2nd 2019   AT RISE:  Mom & CJ are each working at their desks in the living room after listening to Bernie Sanders’ campaign launch speech in Brooklyn, NY. CJ:  Mama? M:  Yes hon? CJ:  Equality is like … Continue reading →

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Michael Cohen Day: Thanks Ikea!

Posted on 2019/02/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019 HAPPY MICHAEL COHEN DAY EVERYONE! Oh man, that was whack.  Strait up, historic, whack. I’m just so grateful that the thing I ordered from Ikea just arrived so I totally had a tangible project to throw … Continue reading →

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Hang in There Mom

Posted on 2019/02/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019

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No Good, Terrible, Bad Office Help

Posted on 2019/02/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019   Nothing to see here really.  Just our “No Good Terrible Bad” Kitten helping me with the bookkeeping today.   Mostly we showcase “sacred” in the mundane around here.  Sometimes just “cute.” 2019-02-27 No Good Terrible Bad Office Help … Continue reading →

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About the Ottoman

Posted on 2019/02/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 26th 2019 I’m not sure how I feel about it, but amidst decluttering and decluttering and decluttering the domicile, we found this enormous OTTOMAN to apparently FILL a great portion of our newly liberated living room. And I’m … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: These Three Goddesses – Oscar Edition

Posted on 2019/02/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 25th 2019 Let us take 3 minutes to fan-fawn over these three geniuses right here (from last night’s Oscars). Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler’s Oscars Opening 2019 [2:50]:   Hell, Tina Fey can hold my boobs … Continue reading →

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At Rise: For You Mommy

Posted on 2019/02/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 21st 2019 AT RISE: It is 7:30am. Girl Child climbs in bed where mom is sleeping. CJ: [Whispering.] Mamma. [Pause.] Mommy? I have something to show you. Mom: [Mumbling] Hmm… [opens eyes slightly]. CJ: See? It’s a dead … Continue reading →

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D&D in Da House

Posted on 2019/02/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 20th 2019   “Dad?  My friends and I were wondering if you could lead us on a little quest, you know,  so we can build up some points…” Now, I don’t know anything about Dungeons and Dragons except … Continue reading →

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Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th Birthday

Posted on 2019/02/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 9th 2019 Happy Birthday Zachary and Olivia!   2019-02-09 Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th BDay [1:00]:       And thanks especially to Pops for being here, as always!  ♥♥♥ ♥

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At Rise: The Secret of Life

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE:  After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car.  ClaraJane is in the back. Mom:  Wow.  … Continue reading →

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