Category Archives: family

Walking Among the Stars

Posted on 2019/01/11 by circuskitchen

January 11th 2019   When my son was in 2nd or 3rd grade, a classmate of his became diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer in her brain.  Her name is Sajni, and she exemplified astonishing tenacity in her … Continue reading →

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CJ Sez: Nobody is Prfikt

Posted on 2019/01/07 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 7th 2019   Mom you cut off the top off the Sea (Shell) box!  I got that box when I was like 3 or 4.  It is So SPeacel to me.  But NOW no thak to y(ou) I … Continue reading →

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CJ Sez: Moma! You Ow Me 10$!

Posted on 2019/01/06 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 6th 2018     Never anticipated parenting to feel like a part time hostage situation.  But yes I did what she said.  In fact I offered her a $20 for her $10 plus ten 1’s and she accepted … Continue reading →

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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again.  Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine.   #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]:             See also:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/       #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading →

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Frost Mountain Sledding

Posted on 2018/12/28 by circuskitchen

December 28th (?) 2018   2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Sledding [1:38]:       ♥

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At Rise: Belt Says What

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are nearing the end of a hearty meal in a yurt. Gavin is serving himself another helping of tortellini and sausage. Gavin:  Oh man. My belt is saying, “No more!”  … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Daddy’s Boots

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom is trying to finish up work on her computer as part of the flamly effort to  hit the road for winter woods in Maine. Gavin:  Are these Daddy’s boots? Mom:  I don’t … Continue reading →

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At Rise: You Call That a Poem?

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  ClaraJane rollerskates into the bedroom to talk to mom, who is up in bed on the laptop. ClaraJane:  Mom, you know those poems you wrote?  Like, “Bathroom door.  Bathroom door?…” Mom:   About all … Continue reading →

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Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops 2018

Posted on 2018/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25th 2018 Final stop:  Aunt Liz’s in Plymouth with Zachary, Olivia & Pops!   2018-12-25 Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops [51 seconds]:           #Nothing I did to not be in their shoes. #There but by … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the McSweeney’s 2018

Posted on 2018/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25th 2018 Next stop:  Aunt Amanda’s, featuring Baby Rowan AND Aunt Jane Ann!   2018-12-25b Rowan’s First McSweeney Christmas [35 seconds]:     Mermaids and unicorns, hors d’oevres and babies oh my! ♥

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