Category Archives: forgiveness

Mamma Cat

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

March 2019 Leave Me Alone Mommy I’m An Adult Now! [0:38]:   My kids and I both adore this video and find it hilarious. I also love it because now when they are resisting my advances I can just declare, … Continue reading →

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Michael Cohen Day: Thanks Ikea!

Posted on 2019/02/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019 HAPPY MICHAEL COHEN DAY EVERYONE! Oh man, that was whack.  Strait up, historic, whack. I’m just so grateful that the thing I ordered from Ikea just arrived so I totally had a tangible project to throw … Continue reading →

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No Good, Terrible, Bad Office Help

Posted on 2019/02/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019   Nothing to see here really.  Just our “No Good Terrible Bad” Kitten helping me with the bookkeeping today.   Mostly we showcase “sacred” in the mundane around here.  Sometimes just “cute.” 2019-02-27 No Good Terrible Bad Office Help … Continue reading →

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At Rise: For You Mommy

Posted on 2019/02/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 21st 2019 AT RISE: It is 7:30am. Girl Child climbs in bed where mom is sleeping. CJ: [Whispering.] Mamma. [Pause.] Mommy? I have something to show you. Mom: [Mumbling] Hmm… [opens eyes slightly]. CJ: See? It’s a dead … Continue reading →

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At Rise: The Secret of Life

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE:  After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car.  ClaraJane is in the back. Mom:  Wow.  … Continue reading →

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The Wistful Notion of Sending Thank Yous

Posted on 2019/02/03 by circuskitchen

February 3rd 2019 With this simple customized stationary -and parental assistance- my 4 year-old niece was able to send out THANK YOU notes in the aftermath of her early December birthday party. As I write it is early February and … Continue reading →

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Superbawl: What it’s Really About

Posted on 2019/02/03 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 3rd 2019 Happy Superbowl Sunday everyone! Lest we forget the reason for the season, here ya go: The Most Emotionally Manipulative Super Bowl Ad Ever [3:13]:    I’m with Colbert on that puppy and horsie tho! ♥

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The Terminal Gate

Posted on 2019/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 18th 2019 NOTE:  Contemplations on the end of life written before six flights scheduled in 10 days, and posted after completing all of them safely, FWIW!   Maybe I’m a little afraid today, but not much.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Juggling Festival: Flamily Meets Tribe

Posted on 2019/01/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 25th 2019   On this day I flew the flam to Atlanta for the incomparable Groundhog Juggling Festival Adventure.  And finally, here is the video.  Seven big fat minutes, but oh, what a time it was! 2019-01-28 GROUNDHOG … Continue reading →

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At Rise: One Roller Skate, Unstuck

Posted on 2019/01/24 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 24th 2019   AT RISE:  Packing for the juggling festival weekend, ClaraJane is cruising around on one roller skate. ClaraJane:  Mamma?  Can you help me find my other roller skate? Mom:  Yes honey.  I know where it is, … Continue reading →

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