Category Archives: learning

At Rise: Go Create

Posted on 2018/07/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 10th 2018 Part of our kids’ “Non-School Morning Routine” includes the directive to “GO CREATE!” AT RISE:   The two kids come up to mommy working at the computer at the dining room table. Gavin:  Um Mamma?  For “Go … Continue reading →

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To Circus Camp with Gavin

Posted on 2018/06/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 24th 2018 Also Cousin Dawson’s second day with us! 2018-06-24 TO CIRCUS CAMP WITH GAVIN [1:36]:   ♥♥♥♥♥

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Family Separation vs. George Takei’s WWII Internment

Posted on 2018/06/20 by circuskitchen

June 20th 2018 “At least during my internment…, I was not taken from my parents. https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/19/politics/george-takei-family-separation-op-ed/index.html “I cannot for a moment imagine what my childhood would have been like had I been thrown into a camp without my parents. That … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Family Separation

Posted on 2018/06/19 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, June 19th 2018   Dr. Bafu is so wonderful to know and to work with.  Sometimes he is so funny and I am doing practically nothing as I observe the scene.  Fortunately I am learning to relax and have … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Getting Unstuck

Posted on 2018/06/13 by circuskitchen

June 13th 2018 Today I said this to my daughter: Me:  Sweetheart I want to talk with you about something.  You know how sometimes when you don’t like something or you get stressed, you… I don’t know a better way … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Read It Or Else

Posted on 2018/06/13 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 13th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom and kids are about to head for the bus to school. Gavin:  Mom.  Before I leave, I’m going to bring you the book HERA.  And you must have it read by NEXT … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Bubbles to Tears

Posted on 2018/05/29 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 29th 2018   1) Zombie Nurse Parade* *(Said with deep respect.) Arriving at the hospital in the mornings, as I go in the most striking thing to me is the stream of nurses going out.  Bleary eyed, checking their … Continue reading →

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Otter River Memorial Day Camping SPLOOP Style

Posted on 2018/05/28 by circuskitchen

Memorial Day Weekend 2018  @Otter River State Forest Return to editing 2018 05 25 OTTER RIVER SPLOOP CAMPING [9:03]:     V. Marino:    CJ:    Vi:   Z:    Gav:    Viv:    #SPLOOP  

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P.O.O.P. Improv Games

Posted on 2018/05/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 24th 2018 On this night Gavin put us through the paces of a few Improv Games. 2018-02-24 P.O.O.P. IMPROV GAMES [31 seconds]:    ♥♥♥♥

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Hospital Clowning: Bucket Busting

Posted on 2018/05/23 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 23rd 2018 Although partnering with Dr. Bucket Buster mostly defies description, here are three gems from today.   1)  Playing the Window:  Who’s Turn is it Anyway? A young boy and his father are in the room.  Bucket … Continue reading →

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