Category Archives: forgiveness

Gavin & Improv Camp

Posted on 2017/07/28 by circuskitchen

July 28th 2017 In order to attend Improv Camp as planned, Gavin had to come home from a last minute trip with his closest cousin Miles.  He was so mad he gave me the SILENT treatment for a whole night. … Continue reading →

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Skyline Splash n’ Bash 2017 – Part 2

Posted on 2017/07/15 by circuskitchen

July 15th 2017 More from the Thompsons and Oberhausers on vacation at Skyline. 2017-07-15 SKYLINE SPLASH n’ BASH 2017 – Part 2 [4:05]:    #Sanjay #Arjun #Skyline

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Stinson Beach Fam

Posted on 2017/07/14 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 14th 2017 After Mt. Tam with my husband, brother and our kids. #BeachWrestling 2017-07-14 STINSON BEACH FAM [3:28]:       When you take a selfie exactly when your nephews are killing each other…   And your son … Continue reading →

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Forbearance wtf?

Posted on 2017/07/05 by circuskitchen

July 5th 2017 Of the many things I saw around Bristol RI for the 4th of July Parade yesterday, I was also struck by the stillness and radiation of calm exuded by the Falun Dafa people. According to their display, their … Continue reading →

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Independence Day U.S.A.

Posted on 2017/07/05 by circuskitchen

July 4th 2017 Of all the images that struck me amid my 4th of July peregrinations this year, I believe the most poignant was this troupe of African American dancers (no photo).  Amid the thousands of us preparing to march … Continue reading →

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40 Strangers, 50 Questions

Posted on 2017/07/04 by circuskitchen

July 4th 2017 Arduous and exhilarating as it was to juggle the entire route of America’s longest running 4th of July Parade today, it’s possible that the 7 minutes I spent watching this film were the most important.  On this day … Continue reading →

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Parenting Adventures: 9 y/o Teenage Edition – Part II

Posted on 2017/05/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 17th 2017 – continued Collecting the kids from the bus I take them to a park and give my son this letter. He was frankly my very sweet boy again and seemed rather pleased to receive the note; … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Parenting: 9 y/o Teenage Edition – Part I

Posted on 2017/05/17 by circuskitchen

Aka:  How to Not Kill Your Kid Wednesday, May 17th 2017 I definitely wanted to throttle my first born yesterday (Tuesday at Grandma’s).  Somehow I narrowly avoided that treachery and settled on proverbially ripping him a couple new a$$holes instead. Stressful … Continue reading →

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Heineken “Worlds Apart” for the Win

Posted on 2017/05/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 Amidst the absolutely insane political culture we got brewing around the whole world today, looka this shining beautiful nugget.   Heineken | Worlds Apart | #OpenYourWorld [4:26]:   Bravo Heineken!!!  

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May Day Maturity

Posted on 2017/05/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 1st 2017 After the ecstasy of the birthday party on Sunday, and forgoing activism (International Worker’s Day and Immigrants Rights) on Monday, the afternoon of Gavin’s actual birthday found us at home with new toys and play. 2017 … Continue reading →

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