Category Archives: forgiveness

At Rise: No Offense Mom

Posted on 2018/10/22 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 22nd 2018   At Rise:  Mom is answering Gavin’s question about reincarnation as espoused by the Hindu Religion Uncle Rob followed for decades. Mom:  So they believe that each lifetime is for the purpose of working through issues.  … Continue reading →

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Bohart Beauties

Posted on 2018/10/20 by circuskitchen

October 20th 2018 My incomparable sister-in-law and my indomitable niece and my favorite Dog-Head-of-All-Time on their way to a dog show. #Olivia  #Liz  #Chico  #Bohart  #BeautyPageant ♥♥♥

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Life in the Dream

Posted on 2018/10/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 11th 2018 I just love how my daughter’s reading has caught fire.   And how my son loves (needed, choose and appreciates) his new sneakers. And how he is a lanky jumble of limbs with shoes; just like … Continue reading →

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Mamma Out

Posted on 2018/10/04 by circuskitchen

Thirsty, October 4th 2018 Sacred in the Mundane: It’s been nearly *two years* since I’d been OUT; to my “Cheers,” –the Thirsty Scholar- where they actually do know my name and are glad I came and time seems to stand … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Update

Posted on 2018/10/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 3rd 2018   Parenting a unicorn child can be so mysterious.  I don’t know why my daughter wanted my help getting dressed today, but I was happy to help her.  I don’t know why she agreed to the … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Cards

Posted on 2018/10/02 by circuskitchen

October 2nd 2018   So that didn’t take long; only 4 months.  Pshah. Today ClaraJane and I finally made her “Unstuck Cards,” as divined in the June 13th post titled “Parenting: Getting Unstuck.” I enlisted her help, so she could … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Bafu Be Bopper Blooper

Posted on 2018/09/21 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 21st 2018 2018-09-21 Bafu Be Bopper Blooper [25 seconds]: Also: #HospitalClowns #Dell’ArteGrads #DanielStein

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Hospital Clowning: Joke Repository

Posted on 2018/09/18 by circuskitchen

September 2018 (A working compilation in progress, if you will: ) STICKS AND BRICKS: Q:  What’s brown and sticky?   /   A:  A stick. Q:  What’s brown and stickier?   /   A:  A stick covered in poo. Q:  What do you call a stick that won’t … Continue reading →

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Cambridge High School – Welcome BLACK

Posted on 2018/09/13 by circuskitchen

September 6th 2018 I cannot believe how fantastic this is.  Our high school’s Black Student Union -who have done an outstanding job of documenting and advocating against the constant, pervasive and otherwise sometimes invisible forms of discrimination that students of … Continue reading →

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Call Me Emily: Dispatch from the Domicile

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 11th 2018   Gradually the list emerges.  You know how it goes.  Things around the house need repair.  The first glimmer comes in a mere, imperceptible repetition.  Flushing the toilet twice.  Closing the door, again.  Turning the light switch … Continue reading →

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