Category Archives: learning

At Rise: Pound Cake So Good

Posted on 2018/11/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 21st 2018 AT RISE:  The kids have returned from their afternoon adventures with Bubble Wow wherein ClaraJane baked pound cake with grandma and brought half of it home for Mamma to try.  Mom is in the kitchen trying … Continue reading →

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Clowns Without Borders: No Laughing Matter

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 19th 2018   After a year of Hospital Clowning under my belt I finally feel ready to start trying to join Clowns Without a Borders.  Here is a documentary of an example of their exploits, in Lesbos three years … Continue reading →

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New Tutor in the House

Posted on 2018/11/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 16th – evening   Daughter asks me to help her with some math homework.  I say yes but demur because of course I’m furiously trying to finish a blog post because obviously I am insane have a problem.  … Continue reading →

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Get to Know Your Changing Congressional Body

Posted on 2018/11/12 by circuskitchen

November 2018 Another gem by the incomparable Stephen Colbert. 2018-11-10 Get to Know Your Changing Congressional Body [1:10]:   We’ve come a long way, baby. So far yet to go. ♠ #WomanPower

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LEARNING TO JUGGLE with Jenny

Posted on 2018/11/08 by circuskitchen

November 8th 2018 Among other things I have fallen in love with teaching juggling.  Today in fact I had the best teaching session I’ve ever had; with my son and about 20 of his classmates!  It is adorable how these … Continue reading →

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Laughter League Live: My Kids’ Stardom

Posted on 2018/11/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 1st 2018 Might I mention that each of my kids were SUPERSTARS for this historic event!?!           Super proud Mama!!! The whole team was proud of them actually. (And so much positive audience feedback, … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Laughter League Teaser Video

Posted on 2018/11/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 2nd 2018 Was last night a dream? Laughter League Live was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience last night… until we do it again NEXT TIME. In the meantime, here is the two minute “Teaser” video showcasing our work in … Continue reading →

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At Rise: No Offense Mom

Posted on 2018/10/22 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 22nd 2018   At Rise:  Mom is answering Gavin’s question about reincarnation as espoused by the Hindu Religion Uncle Rob followed for decades. Mom:  So they believe that each lifetime is for the purpose of working through issues.  … Continue reading →

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Little Rock Landing

Posted on 2018/10/18 by circuskitchen

(Later that same) Thursday, October 18th 2018 2018-10-18 Little Rock Landing [1 min]: Gavin’s first highlight comes in the form of finding a forgotten credit card in our check-in kiosk and turning it in to an officer. He already felt … Continue reading →

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Life in the Dream

Posted on 2018/10/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 11th 2018 I just love how my daughter’s reading has caught fire.   And how my son loves (needed, choose and appreciates) his new sneakers. And how he is a lanky jumble of limbs with shoes; just like … Continue reading →

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