Category Archives: family

At Rise: Don’t Drink Rainwater

Posted on 2018/02/05 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 5th 2018 – (Continued) AT RISE:  In the car to school, ClaraJane is regaling Mom and Brother with a story about one time at her cousins’ house when her baby doll was thirsty and she was SNEAKING out … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Pause Button

Posted on 2018/02/05 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 5th 2018 Driving the kids to school early before my Parenting Class today, ClaraJane starts in on a thread about how one time she got a terrible night’s sleep; and it affected her dreams; and then she manipulated … Continue reading →

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Kitchen to Circus – A Mighty Good Man

Posted on 2018/02/03 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 3rd 2018 After a late night I am all the more grateful for nourishment from my Manmeat’s kitchen for the road. From the Kitchen to the Circus: A cup full of warm savory cereal topped with a perfect … Continue reading →

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There’s Only One Word For That

Posted on 2018/01/28 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 28th 2018 AT RISE:  Mamma is next to ClaraJane’s bath combing out sections of her profoundly tangled hair.  It is almost time for Mamma to get in costume for her juggling show today. Mom:  So, there’s this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Independence Morning

Posted on 2018/01/27 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 27th 2018 Ahhh! We just let our nine year old son walk to the corner store for milk! His idea entirely. He’s got his sneakers on, the money, his Dad’s phone, a mopey little sister, and a game … Continue reading →

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Elementary School Hazing

Posted on 2018/01/24 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 24th 2018   This morning at school breakfast I accidentally hazed my son in front of his friends.  But he loved it.  Turns out he’s been sniffing and snuffling the past couple days, fighting off a cold and … Continue reading →

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Gavin is a Stand Up Guy

Posted on 2018/01/20 by circuskitchen

January 20th 2018 Women’s March 2018                                           #FuckFascism  #ITMFA   

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Man Herding Cat

Posted on 2018/01/19 by circuskitchen

January 19th 2018 As if kids aren’t enough pain in the butt. 2018-01-19 MAN HERDING CAT [89 seconds]:    Thank you, My Magnanimous Manmeat.   #Peter Parker #Hallway Cat #Cat Kicker #Reluctacat ♥♥

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Meeting of the Noses: Jeff Smithson

Posted on 2018/01/14 by circuskitchen

Jan 15th 2018 One of my favorite colleagues, teachers and fellow Dell’Arte grads of all time! 2018-01-14 Meeting of the Noses:  feat. Jeff Smithson [1:01]:   ♥

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Morning Bed Monkeys

Posted on 2018/01/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 7th 2018 A simple sampling of a classic weekend morning in the Flamly Bed. When I open my eyes this unicorn is showing me a creation she just made:   Then things start getting rowdy. 2018-01-07 MORNING BED … Continue reading →

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