Category Archives: health

Happy New Year from the O’s

Posted on 2017/01/01 by circuskitchen

January 1st 2017   After a wonderful 3-show gig and amazing NYE sushi feast with backgammon courtesy of  Dear Hubsand.   New Year’s Day we wandered around Boston Common.  Here are the kids fighting over who gets to pose in … Continue reading →

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Mohawk Cabining – December 2016

Posted on 2016/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 28th-30th 2016   Oh yes we did!  Thought we were “camping.”  Turns out we were “glamping.”  In a cabin.  In Heaven. (aka: Mohawk Trail State Forest!) 2016-12-30 Mohawk Cabining [4:30]:             

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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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ClaraJane Ballet Watch Day

Posted on 2016/12/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 14th 2016 2016-12-14 ClaraJane Ballet Watch Day [3:09]:   I’ll try not to write much because I am helplessly biased and watching her dance takes my breath away and draws tears from my eyes, so I have little … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on 2016/12/04 by circuskitchen

December 2016 Moving forward imperfectly (my favorite way, because there is no other way), this bulldog is the personification of indomitable spirit. That his struggles don’t even bother him makes him a perfect clown. Fat Bulldog Trying to Get on … Continue reading →

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Daredevil in her OWN ROOM

Posted on 2016/12/02 by circuskitchen

December 2nd *2016* Featuring:  My Twins, including ClaraJane @ 5.5 years old. 2016-12-02 DAREDEVIL in her OWN ROOM [0:42]:  ♥♥

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Protecting Your Child from Sexual Abuse

Posted on 2016/12/01 by circuskitchen

December 2016             There is no good time to consider such an unconscionable danger.   Yet to do so is to defend against it.  Here are four simple but crucial reads for any parent, condensed here into … Continue reading →

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Tobin Turkey Trot 2016

Posted on 2016/11/23 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 2016-11-23 Tobin Turkey Trot 2016 [1:39]:   This year’s Tobin Turkey Trot was highlighted by the Baba/Bubble Wow cheering section.   For the anatomical breakdown of Turkey Trot, please see 2014 Turkey Trot where Miles placed 3rd … Continue reading →

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#NoDAPL National Day of Action

Posted on 2016/11/16 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 15th 2016 In response to the CONTINUED unlawful development of the Dakota Access Pipeline through indigenous land by the shameful Energy Transfer Partners Company*, a National Day of Action has been called by the Water Protectors at Standing … Continue reading →

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