Category Archives: Friendship

Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on 2015/05/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday May 10th 2015 With my tea; strawberries, oranges AND raspberries, lovingly arranged by Gavin himself.   A half-eaten piece of dried up leftover pizza.   “Just kidding!”  (Humour appreciated!)   Toasted bagel with lox, capers, chopped onion, cracked pepper, … Continue reading →

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All Star Birthday Bar (Gavin’s 7th)

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 – Continued Later on Gavin’s 7th Birthday;   After school, the arrival of Grandma Z, and 7 presents from Mom;   We all went out for Pizza!   I had to join late from a gig, but … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s 7th Birthday – Mochi Morning

Posted on 2015/05/01 by circuskitchen

May 1st 2015 On the eve of Gavin’s 7th Birthday, he and his sister got ready for bed:   Shared stories with Dada (a treat since Gavin mostly reads by himself these days):   And ended up in our bed by … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Redux – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday/Sunday, April 19th 2015 Back in Plymouth:                                                 This is All I Need [1:56]:       OK … Continue reading →

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POPS’ Birthday

Posted on 2015/04/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 17th 2015   On this day we got to celebrate Grandpa Pops.  First the menu:   Food:   Cake:     And a Set Stage:   At last the Birthday Boy Arrives:   And gets just what he always … Continue reading →

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At Rise: But His Heart is Good

Posted on 2015/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th *2015* (Gavin = 1st grade, ClaraJane = 3 y/o) AT RISE:  Mom is driving kids to school, responding to back seat kerfuffle. Mom:  ClaraJane, leave your brother alone.  Unfortunately he’s in a stinky mood… and that’s FINE. … Continue reading →

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Plymouth – Spring 2015

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

  Sunday April 12th 2015   I’d forgotten how wonderful it is to visit my kids’ Auntie’s place in Plymouth!   No wonder, after the winter we’ve had.   Time to burn it off!   A little yard work:   … Continue reading →

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Hammock Time

Posted on 2015/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12 2015 The minute we arrive at her Auntie’s place in Plymouth, my daughter insists I hit the hammock with her.   What an awesome girl!   But we know this.  To be precise, my view was more this:   … Continue reading →

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Auntie Lolo with Love

Posted on 2015/04/07 by circuskitchen

Tuesday April 7th 2015 This post comes by special request from my Dear Hubsand Paul to his sister Laurie, aka: Auntie Lolo! 2015-04-07 Care of Auntie Lolo [1min,5secs]:     THANK YOU Laurie, we love you!

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A Day in the Life – Apres Easter

Posted on 2015/04/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 6th 2015 Perhaps hungover from Easter, my son was too grumpy to sit with his sister for School Breakfast.  He is the little orange speck there in the background:   His sister did not seem to mind her … Continue reading →

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