Category Archives: family

At Rise: Al Fresco

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 16th 2018 At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have awoken at their campsite on Lovell’s Island overlooking Boston City and Harbor. DaddyLove is laying a fire down the bank from the site. Mama: Making a fire already DLove? DLove: … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brother

Posted on 2018/08/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 13th 2018 On the occasion of my Big (best and only) Brother’s Birthday this year. 2018-08-13 Happy BDay Rob c.o. Laughter League [31 seconds]:   ♥♥

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At Rise: Ten Wushes by ClaraJane

Posted on 2018/08/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th  2018 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are on the way to the annual Sisters Weekend pilgrimage by the sea in Hull, Massachusetts. ClaraJane:  If I could have ten wushes, wanna know what I’d wush!? Mom:  [Idly] What … Continue reading →

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At Rise: How Low Can You Go

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Still Friday, August 10th 2018   At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have made it to the beach for their much anticipated weekend in Hull. Gavin: Hey Mom! [Stops digging.] Wanna know what I’m digging? Mom: What Baby? Gavin: A Tartarus. … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: What issa diss?

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th 2018 AT RISE:  Mommy is in the bath with ClaraJane, combing out her hair. ClaraJane:  [bathtub fart bubble noise] [Pause.] Mom:  [Scrunches up face.  Then in Borat accent:]  What issa diss-ah? ClaraJane:  That’s CHEESE. SCENE.  ♥♥

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Greek Mytholofunny

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

August 10th 2018 Dear Gavin: What a joy it is living around your curiosity, intellect and humor. I loved sharing this nugget with you this morning (even though I know you would never find Greek Mythology boring): Love, Mom

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on 2018/08/04 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading →

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Nahant Beach Getaway

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 2nd 2018 Sweet relief. Snuck out to the beach after mama’s gig du jour. 2018-08-02 NAHANT BEACH GETAWAY [57 seconds]:

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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Peter Panic @Screen on the Green

Posted on 2018/08/01 by circuskitchen

August 1st 2018 A lovely “Screen on the Green” summer evening at Green Rose Heritage Park with the incomparable Peter Panic. 2018-08-01  Peter Panic @Screen On the Green [30 seconds]:   PeterPanic.com ♥

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