Category Archives: Friendship

My Pizzeria Birthday 2016

Posted on 2017/01/04 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 26th 2016 For my birthday this year, family graciously came to dinner at Pizzeria Regina where I work for kids night, including Aunt Jane Ann from Dallas!  It was a win-win-win and everyone (save for my poor suffering hubsand) … Continue reading →

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Mommy Daughter Time – Salon Edition

Posted on 2016/12/21 by circuskitchen

December 21st 2016 A new tradition is born.  Mommy-Daughter time.  What a concept. In light of the pending holidays, it was strait to the nail salon for us.  And in light of how dear daughter has not been letting me … Continue reading →

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December19.US Rally to Stop Trump

Posted on 2016/12/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 19th 2016 Today was my first time ever giving a speech at a political rally! “I’d rather stand up and fight for what I believe in              than stay home and accept what I … Continue reading →

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2016 Thanksgiving in Plymouth

Posted on 2016/11/27 by circuskitchen

November 24th 2016 2016-11-24 Thanksgiving in Plymouth [2:17]:   Thank you Auntie Liz for a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving this year. ♥ ♥ ♥                      

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Sugar Skulls POOP-Style

Posted on 2016/11/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 6th 2016   My soul sister Oksana is among other things a spanish teacher originally from Cuba.  Every year she conducts a wonderful celebration of Dia de los Muertos with her students, including the decoration of sugar skulls … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/31 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 31st 2016 Tricks and Treats. 2016-10-31 Halloween 2016 [3:56]: Starring: Gavin as Harry Potter Dementor ClaraJane as “a Witch SLASH Vampire Warrior!” DaddyLove as Couch Zombie Jennifer as “Person who Showered” Baba/Bubble Wow as a Witch Waiting for a nice … Continue reading →

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Ice Skating Lessons

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Oh joy!  Oh rapture! On this ordinarily high-demand day, instead of a GIG between gigs, I had a GAP.  On weekends it is my utmost pleasure any time I get to do regular banal stuff like other … Continue reading →

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When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town

Posted on 2016/10/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 24th 2016   What a treat to have Auntie Lolo in town, even if for just one evening of her brief business trip to Boston. 2016-10-24 When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town [2:45]:           … Continue reading →

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Responsibility, Integrity, Love & The Black Stallion

Posted on 2016/10/14 by circuskitchen

I’ve been contemplating the notions of personal responsibility in life,   and managing expectations in life.   More and more I find myself refusing to ascribe to a BINARY MINDSET.  I run into it everywhere; politics (, kids’ mentality, etc. … Continue reading →

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Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016   “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school.  “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement.  Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

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