Category Archives: learning

Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Boomer’s Second Day – Health and Housing

Posted on 2020/02/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Boomer Goes to the Doctor. . 2)  Habitat Sorted, for now. . 3)  Boomer seems happy. . 4)  We still have a problem (two actually). . It only took one $97 healthy checkup to … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary: A Love Story in Three Frames.

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Bun meets Cat. 2)  Bun woos Cat. 3)  Bun loses Cat. . . The End. . Note:  No animals were harmed in the making of this love story.  Neither was any love made, unfortunately. … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary Reboot: Introducing “Boomer!”

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . Now HERE’S something NOBODY NEEDS:   A New Bunny. . Yes it’s true, our brood of animals just grew from FIVE to SIX.  The freecycle Facebook group in my town had this bunny who needs a … Continue reading →

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2020 Atlanta Juggling Festival Trip in GIFs

Posted on 2020/02/10 by circuskitchen

February 7-8-9 2020 THANK YOU ATLANTA GROUNDHOG JUGGLING FESTIVAL: Where legends and novices are equals in the Art of Play! . 1) Anticipation . 2)  Finally there! . 3)  Gavin’s first unicycle lesson, courtesy of Jonathan Perry . 4)  Lucy … Continue reading →

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CJ Travel (B)log: The Wait at the Gate

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 7th 2020 I love when my kids journal during a trip. At the risk of jinxing it, this one was spontaneous and unprompted (by me). . One day -even this day- I may pay dearly for posting this. … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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At Rise: How Do I Look?

Posted on 2020/01/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 29th 2020 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are getting ready to head out the door.  Mom has been struggling with getting dressed. Mom:  I don’t have any normal clothes!   [Struggles some more, changes clothes.  Finally stops.] Mom:  Do … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Can’t Sleep, Clowns Will Slap Me

Posted on 2020/01/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 19t 2020 In case my family thinks I was just horsing around at the Medical Clown Convention,  it’s important that they know it’s not all just fun and games.  Take this breakout workshop from the wee hours of … Continue reading →

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Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2019 8!year-old, third grade ClataJane. . Bestdaddyever Look daddy I can write your name in cursive: Paul. I can write mama to: Jenny. Gavin. Ta da! love, ClaraJane . Oh my heart, child. Love you infinity amount, … Continue reading →

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