Category Archives: Friendship

Pre Baby Boy MNOOKM Party

Posted on 2018/07/01 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 1st 2018 On this glorious Sunday my sister, mom & I found our families available to hang out.  Perfect timing before the pending arrival of Baby MYSTERY BOY! 2018-07-01 Pre-Baby Boy MNOOKM Party [1:19]: #McSweeney-Neely-Oberhauser-Oberhauser-Kolonoski-McSweeney My only regret:  … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, comedy, cousins, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, food, Friendship, grandparenthood, health, love, mental health, music, nature, parenthood, siblings, ukeoke, ukulele | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

To Circus Camp with Gavin

Posted on 2018/06/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 24th 2018 Also Cousin Dawson’s second day with us! 2018-06-24 TO CIRCUS CAMP WITH GAVIN [1:36]:   ♥♥♥♥♥

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, cousins, domestic life, education, faith, family, food, Friendship, health, learning, love, making art, mental health, money, nature, parenthood, patience, Performing Life, siblings, travel, work-life balance | Tagged | Leave a comment

Dawson’s First Day With Us

Posted on 2018/06/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 23rd 2018 Amidst all the horrible news, something delightful this way comes;  my nephew from Little Rock.  Thank you Sister Joye! 2018-06-23 DAWSON’S FIRST DAY [28 seconds]:   More to  come… (o; ♥♥♥♥♥

Posted in childhood, cousins, domestic life, faith, family, Friendship, love, parenthood, travel | Leave a comment

Otter River Memorial Day Camping SPLOOP Style

Posted on 2018/05/28 by circuskitchen

Memorial Day Weekend 2018  @Otter River State Forest Return to editing 2018 05 25 OTTER RIVER SPLOOP CAMPING [9:03]:     V. Marino:    CJ:    Vi:   Z:    Gav:    Viv:    #SPLOOP  

Posted in animals, art, camping, childhood, comedy, cousins, evidence they get along, faith, family, fight, food, Friendship, health, learning, love, making art, marriage, mental health, music, nature, parenthood, patience, siblings, travel, ukeoke, ukulele | Leave a comment

Happy Mother’s Day 2018

Posted on 2018/05/13 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 13th 2018 With deepest empathy for all who may not be as deeply blessed right now as I am in this moment, I nonetheless apologetically unapologetically share my greatest joy. 2018-05-13 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LOVE GAVIN AND CLARAJANE [1:01]:  … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, comedy, cousins, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, food, Friendship, health, love, music, parenthood, siblings, work-life balance | 2 Comments

Happy 10th Birthday Gavin from the Cambridge City Council

Posted on 2018/05/01 by circuskitchen

April 30th / May 9th 2019 That time the Cambridge City Council **officially** wished Gavin a Happy 10th Birthday! Thank you Quinton Zondervan, Dan your Right Hand Man, and our Cambridge City Council!

Posted in activism, Bernie Sanders, childhood, comedy, education, fighting Fascism, Friendship, health, history, learning, love, parenthood, politics, school, Social Democracy, Socialism?, The Progressive Movement, work, work-life balance | Tagged | Leave a comment

I Love You Gavin

Posted on 2018/04/27 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 27th 2018   AT RISE: Mom and 6 y/o ClaraJane and <10 y/o Gavin are in the kitchen making birthday cupcakes and cake.  It is momentarily quiet. Girl:  I love you Gavin.  I’m happy for you.  I’m excited … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, food, Friendship, health, love, making art, parenthood, siblings | 1 Comment

At Rise: Girls Are Smart

Posted on 2018/04/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 25th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom, 9 y/o Gavin and 6 y/o ClaraJane are in the kids’ bedroom getting dressed for school. ClaraJane:  “Girls are smart, girls are wise, girls have the power for the prize.” Gavin:  Wait, … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, evidence they get along, family, Friendship, health, learning, love, making art, mental health, music, parenthood, politics, school, siblings, social justice, The Progressive Movement | Leave a comment

Yo Mamma Jokes

Posted on 2018/04/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 18th 2018   Standing in line for movie tickets in peaceful silence, out of nowhere my son pipes up: “YOU SHOULD GET THE SENIOR DISCOUNT!” I turn to him, incredulous; “You should see what your face looks like right … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, comedy, domestic life, faith, family, fight, forgiveness, Friendship, love, parenthood | Leave a comment

Split Double Date Night

Posted on 2018/04/15 by circuskitchen

Sunday April 15th 2018 No babysitter, no problem. Dear Hubsand takes our daughter out for Dinner Date with Daddy:   And I take our son to the show! PS: At first I was afraid my date was defective…     … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, art, childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, forgiveness, Friendship, health, learning, love, mental health, money, music, parenthood, Performing Life, politics, racial injustice, Religious Hypocrisy, work-life balance | Tagged | 1 Comment