Category Archives: Friendship

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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Sacred (“Mundane”) Saturday

Posted on 2015/11/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday,  November 21st 2015 Possibly the greatest part of this day happens first.  At the risk of jynxing it I daresay my kids have been developing a true and decent relationship lately.   Here they are playing checkers:   I sneak … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Tattoo Parlour, Revisited

Posted on 2015/11/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 20th 2015 In a time when my awareness has become particularly sensitive to the intrusion of technology and commercialism in our lives, and when I am in calm but passionate pursuit of Mindfulness and making peace with the … Continue reading →

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That’s More Like It

Posted on 2015/11/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, 11/09:  By the time I left the hospital Monday, Mom was at least in a more peaceful state.  She seemed to have come back from the edge of despair, and with the first of several tubes having finally been … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – Trick or Treat

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 31st 2015 This is the face Gavin maintained all through the conclusion of our Trick-or-Treating that night.  I’ve never seen him smile like that.  It was so goofy and cute all I could say is, “Careful don’t break your … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2015 – Fenway Park

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 31st 2015; 1-5pm Before the melee, Fenway!     It was my honor and pleasure -as ever- to work Fenway Park this Halloween, especially with so much of my family swinging by to partake.   Here I am … 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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Man and Donut

Posted on 2015/10/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 20th 2015 New England pumpkin picking in the fall might not be complete without the ubiquitous *cider donut.*  At least I’m pretty sure it never will be for me after this macho performance by my nephew Miles. Man … Continue reading →

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Silly Billy, Dominique & Big Boy Miles

Posted on 2015/10/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday,  October 17th 2015 (Afore & Beyond) Now that our friends’ son has moved near us from NYC, we get to see them more often.  Today’s pleasure happened upon my return from work.  Here is a smattering of images from … Continue reading →

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