Category Archives: forgiveness

The Story of the Taoist Farmer

Posted on 2019/09/05 by circuskitchen

A timeless, and arguably priceless, tale, FWIW. The Story of the Taosit Chinese Farmer [2:02]: https://youtu.be/OX0OARBqBp0 . . http://www.thechurning.net/there-are-no-opportunities-or-threats-the-parable-of-the-taoist-farmer/ . ♦

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ClaraJane Comedy Camp – Round Two

Posted on 2019/08/30 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 30th 2019 Improv Boston Comedy Camp for CJ – round two!   First Day Back:   Second Day Back:   Friday Student Showcase:     2019-08-30 ClaraJane’s Comedy Camp Showcase [2:02]:   ⇒ SHOW LINK:  https://venue.streamspot.com/video/903148d941   And lo! … Continue reading →

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For What Purpose??

Posted on 2019/08/13 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, August 13th 2019   My very intelligent, sweet, extremely articulate and cooperative (11 y/o) Boy successfully negotiated permission from me this morning to download Minecraft to his new computer.  I was actually glad to hear he wants to get … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Ephemera: I Heart You Mom

Posted on 2019/07/23 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 This morning ClaraJane wakes me up with a note:   And, perhaps for irony, shows me this spread from Ranger Rick:   Gee thanks Honey! ♥

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Minnesota Pops – July 2019

Posted on 2019/07/09 by circuskitchen

July 5th-9th 2019   _______________❤️ DAY ONE (Friday): Into the Club. ❤️_______________   2019-07-05 MN day ONE [0:50]:                           ______❤️❤️ DAY TWO (Saturday): Club Life, and Uncle Chris._____ … Continue reading →

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Politics with Pops and Chris

Posted on 2019/07/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 9th 2019   AT RISE: Paul and the kids have left Jennifer, Pops and Chris in Pops’ office to finish their heated political debate about –among other things– the crazy idea of Healthcare-for-All  in the 2020 presidential campaigns. … Continue reading →

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Uncle Paul Pile

Posted on 2019/06/22 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 22nd 2019 2019-06-22 Uncle Paul Pile [0:26]:

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Date Night !!!

Posted on 2019/06/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, June 14th 2019   Grandma was taking the kids for dinner and a sleepover at a nearby hotel, ergo; Hubby + Me = FREE!!! After dropping the kids off for their adventure, we agree to rest for a few … Continue reading →

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#IKnowYou

Posted on 2019/05/21 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 20th 2019   Some impressive responses to my call to action:     NOW we’re talking.  YES I’m roughing up some men, and without apology.  Moreover, keeping the conversation going… ♠♠♠

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At Rise: Mermaid Hair

Posted on 2019/05/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 19th 2019   AT RISE:  ClaraJane is playing in the bath.  Mom is sitting on the edge of the tub, blowing bubbles all over her daughter (relishing this moment after performing gigs all weekend). Mom:  Oh, we need to … Continue reading →

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