Category Archives: family

All Star Birthday Bar (Gavin’s 7th)

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 – Continued Later on Gavin’s 7th Birthday;   After school, the arrival of Grandma Z, and 7 presents from Mom;   We all went out for Pizza!   I had to join late from a gig, but … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s 7th Birthday – Mochi Morning

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 On the eve of Gavin’s 7th Birthday, he and his sister got ready for bed:   Shared stories with Dada (a treat since Gavin mostly reads by himself these days):   And ended up in our bed by … Continue reading →

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Here You Go

Posted on 2015/04/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 27th 2015   In the car after school today, I happened to have some very well received salami and cheese for the kids’ snack; especially the salami, turns out. “What’s a carnivore again?” my Boy asks, finally satiated. … Continue reading →

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Stop Right Now

Posted on 2015/04/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 26th 2015 The problem with trying to curate media about your favorite material around your favorite material is you can’t resist generating more media as you do. For example, I’m trying to steal this morning to post about … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Redux – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday/Sunday, April 19th 2015 Back in Plymouth:                                                 This is All I Need [1:56]:       OK … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Science Festival

Posted on 2015/04/19 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 19th 2015 How I love Our Fair City (and my kids).   Just a casual stop to check out a Cambridge Science Festival event yielded countless wonders.   First up, SNAP CIRCUITS.  In other words, someone has come up with … Continue reading →

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POPS’ Birthday

Posted on 2015/04/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 17th 2015   On this day we got to celebrate Grandpa Pops.  First the menu:   Food:   Cake:     And a Set Stage:   At last the Birthday Boy Arrives:   And gets just what he always … Continue reading →

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Berryland

Posted on 2015/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2015 – TAX DAY After getting a tooth fixed and taxes filed, I got to go on a date with my daughter.   It’s called “Berry Line,” but we waive that point.  (We look past it.)   … Continue reading →

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At Rise: But His Heart is Good

Posted on 2015/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th *2015* (Gavin = 1st grade, ClaraJane = 3 y/o) AT RISE:  Mom is driving kids to school, responding to back seat kerfuffle. Mom:  ClaraJane, leave your brother alone.  Unfortunately he’s in a stinky mood… and that’s FINE. … Continue reading →

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Bunny Diaries – R.I.P. Wiggles Forever

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2015 For myself and dear erstwhile readers who may have gotten ensnared in the madness of Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries last year, I present some closure. Here’s what I couldn’t bring myself to write at the time; Wiggles … Continue reading →

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