Category Archives: family

Dia De Los Muertos

Posted on 2015/11/01 by circuskitchen

November 1st In honor of Dia de los Muertos, here is an absolutely charming short animated film capturing the true meaning of this amazing tradition.  Hopefully you don’t weep through the entire thing as I did when I first saw … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – Trick or Treat

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 31st 2015 This is the face Gavin maintained all through the conclusion of our Trick-or-Treating that night.  I’ve never seen him smile like that.  It was so goofy and cute all I could say is, “Careful don’t break your … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2015 – Fenway Park

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 31st 2015; 1-5pm Before the melee, Fenway!     It was my honor and pleasure -as ever- to work Fenway Park this Halloween, especially with so much of my family swinging by to partake.   Here I am … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – The Day Before

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Friday,  October 30th 2015 You’d never know it’s only the day BEFORE Halloween, starting with the Halloween Party at School:   Gavin and Miles test out their Sparring Ninja & Gladiator costumes, while the Ladybug and Warrior Girl snuggle.  Or … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – Feeling Spooky

Posted on 2015/10/29 by circuskitchen

October 29th 2015 In The Spirit!                                   “I’m Evil” she says:             Speaking of artwork, here is a piece … Continue reading →

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How To Begin Anew

Posted on 2015/10/27 by circuskitchen

October 2015 Wonderful techniques for interpersonal Restorative Justice from the movie based on the book, Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, by Thich Nhat Hanh.   Begin Anew [1min, 9secs]: https://vimeo.com/98932259     Anger [1 min, 24secs]: https://vimeo.com/98916356     JASPER´S MINDFUL … Continue reading →

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Like, Juggling Life

Posted on 2015/10/25 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 25th 2015   After a grueling blitz of high-demand juggling gigs (the immensity and cacophony of which defy description), come Sunday afternoon I’m finishing the last of face paint customers and tasting the “finish” line. Then suddenly like magic … Continue reading →

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Slept it Off

Posted on 2015/10/22 by circuskitchen

2015/10/22 “How is she feeling?” asks my mom, after my baby girl fell sick with a fever on 10/21. Here she is up and at ’em the next morning: 2015-10-22 Slept it Off [7 seconds]:

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Man and Donut

Posted on 2015/10/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 20th 2015 New England pumpkin picking in the fall might not be complete without the ubiquitous *cider donut.*  At least I’m pretty sure it never will be for me after this macho performance by my nephew Miles. Man … Continue reading →

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Jacket Chick

Posted on 2015/10/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 19th 2015 When our friends handed down some clothes over the weekend, the haul included a (hard earned but outgrown) leather jacket for ClaraJane.  Ambivalent though I may be about leather, it fit her perfectly.  I thought it … Continue reading →

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