Category Archives: learning

At Rise: Good Parents

Posted on 2019/03/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 23rd 2019   AT RISE:  The O Flamly and Cousin Olivia are discussing life and family over dinner. Cousin Olivia [to Gavin and ClaraJane] :  You have good parents. Gavin:  Yeah.  My parents make real memories.  The kind you … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Ten Habits of Daily Connection

Posted on 2019/03/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21, 2019 Note:  I did not write the following post.  It is by Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting.  It’s SO GOOD and I want to try all of these techniques, into perpetuity. Aha! Parenting Blog Practical solutions for … Continue reading →

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Sorta Saint Patricks Day

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   Leaving the The Magic Flute at Boston Symphony Hall, my son immediately starts plotting to incorporate the Queen of the Night as a supervillian in his next D&D Quest. (!) Walking back towards Cambridge we … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Defeated

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   At bedtime two nights ago I ask my son if anything is on his mind.  And how!  Turns out he is gripped with fear because a huge school project is almost due and he hasn’t … Continue reading →

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CJ Showing Work to Daddy at School

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 14th 2019 As I’m leaving a meeting at the kids’ school this morning, what do I see but a familiar unicorn fairy thing BOINGING through the hallway, on her way to show Daddy her work from class.  She … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Song: FEEL THE BERN

Posted on 2019/03/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019 As Bernie wraps up another spectacular campaign rally with P-E-O-P-L-E today in South Carolina, I discover my new.  Favorite.  Song. BERNIE SANDERS SONG FEEL THE BERN!!! [3:23]: #BernieSanders #TonyTig #2020 #OurRevolution Also Credit to Jordie for … Continue reading →

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Best Seat in the House

Posted on 2019/03/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 9th 2019 It’s said that to get the attention of a child, you sit down and look comfortable. I may not be too good at it, but my Baby DaddyLove sure is. ❤️😻💕

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Friday Night Hubsand

Posted on 2019/03/08 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 8th 2019 Hate to brag, but l👀k at my man! He saves us 100’s of dollars in plumbing by Doing It Himself! Then he oversees little Gorls in the kitchen, making delicious homemade pretzels! He then jumps into … Continue reading →

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iMemories: Shipping Time

Posted on 2019/03/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 3rd 2019   After procrastinating for ten months, I’m finally getting this box out of here with just some parts of my soul inside.   As an obsessive documenter with some notable adventures under my belt, I have beloved … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Equalality is Like this Tray of Legos

Posted on 2019/03/02 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 2nd 2019   AT RISE:  Mom & CJ are each working at their desks in the living room after listening to Bernie Sanders’ campaign launch speech in Brooklyn, NY. CJ:  Mama? M:  Yes hon? CJ:  Equality is like … Continue reading →

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