Category Archives: forgiveness

Ohio Thanksgiving 2015: Family

Posted on 2015/11/29 by circuskitchen

Apres Thanksgiving 2015 Rolling Acres Farm,  Somerset Ohio Alas the whole reason we went to Ohio in the first place.  Here,  to help me kids sort them all out and remember who’s who in the foreseeable interim, they are. Grandpa … Continue reading →

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Tea with ClaraJane – Revisited

Posted on 2015/11/22 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 21st 2015   As I play tea with my daughter this day, we are using the set made for me as a child by my Grandma Maryan.  My stepmom’s mom in fact; a most industrious and multi-talented woman … Continue reading →

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On the Occasion of my Sister’s 30th Birthday

Posted on 2015/11/21 by circuskitchen

November 21st 2015 On this day 30 years ago, I was a nearly 15 year-old freshman in high school. I was crossing the courtyard when my name was paged over the intercom to come to the office. When I got … Continue reading →

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So This Happened

Posted on 2015/11/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  November 17th 2015 Note: MIND THE DATE! The event described here happened a week ago,  on 11/17/2015, totally irrespective of -but not impertinent to- the road trip we happen to be on now. Having forgotten I missed my date … Continue reading →

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Tobin Author Celebration

Posted on 2015/11/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 17th 2015 On this day we had the joy of coming into school to read and celebrate the writing work the students have been creating this fall.  First up, ClaraJane:     Here she is showing off the name … Continue reading →

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Thich Nhat Hanh – Peace and Compassion

Posted on 2015/11/06 by circuskitchen

Thich Nhat Hanh [“Tick Not Han”]:   For anyone who like me has spent most of their lives unexposed to legendary author, Buddhist Monk, Zen Master and world renowned peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh, here is a most lovely introduction interview … Continue reading →

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Knock Knock Sleepyhead

Posted on 2015/11/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 4th 2015 Upon arriving home in the late afternoon. 2015-11-04 ClaraJane’s Ruse [37 seconds]:    

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Dia De Los Muertos

Posted on 2015/11/01 by circuskitchen

November 1st In honor of Dia de los Muertos, here is an absolutely charming short animated film capturing the true meaning of this amazing tradition.  Hopefully you don’t weep through the entire thing as I did when I first saw … Continue reading →

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How To Begin Anew

Posted on 2015/10/27 by circuskitchen

October 2015 Wonderful techniques for interpersonal Restorative Justice from the movie based on the book, Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children, by Thich Nhat Hanh.   Begin Anew [1min, 9secs]: https://vimeo.com/98932259     Anger [1 min, 24secs]: https://vimeo.com/98916356     JASPER´S MINDFUL … Continue reading →

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Like, Juggling Life

Posted on 2015/10/25 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 25th 2015   After a grueling blitz of high-demand juggling gigs (the immensity and cacophony of which defy description), come Sunday afternoon I’m finishing the last of face paint customers and tasting the “finish” line. Then suddenly like magic … Continue reading →

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