Category Archives: love

Victory Lap Nerd Time: Blogging About Blogging

Posted on 2019/01/01 by circuskitchen

January 1st 2018 Spoiler alert:  Super nerd time here! Happy New Year to me.  I have finally done it; I have more or less blogged recent events up to present in near real-time. Being obsessed with photos, videos and documentation … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Running for POTUS 2020

Posted on 2018/12/31 by circuskitchen

December 31st 2018 Well here’s a bright spot for the end of the year! It’s no secret my heart belongs to Bernie, but I love her almost as much.  She is my OWN Senator no less, from my OWN town, … Continue reading →

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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again.  Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine.   #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]:             See also:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/       #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading →

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Elegant Hubsand: A Haiku

Posted on 2018/12/28 by circuskitchen

December 28th 2018 Elegant Hubsand Gracefully flies down the snow And sticks the landing ♥

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Frost Mountain Sledding

Posted on 2018/12/28 by circuskitchen

December 28th (?) 2018   2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Sledding [1:38]:       ♥

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At Rise: Belt Says What

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are nearing the end of a hearty meal in a yurt. Gavin is serving himself another helping of tortellini and sausage. Gavin:  Oh man. My belt is saying, “No more!”  … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Daddy’s Boots

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom is trying to finish up work on her computer as part of the flamly effort to  hit the road for winter woods in Maine. Gavin:  Are these Daddy’s boots? Mom:  I don’t … Continue reading →

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At Rise: You Call That a Poem?

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  ClaraJane rollerskates into the bedroom to talk to mom, who is up in bed on the laptop. ClaraJane:  Mom, you know those poems you wrote?  Like, “Bathroom door.  Bathroom door?…” Mom:   About all … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Pac-Man Pride

Posted on 2018/12/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 26th 2018   AT RISE:  Gavin has just made it past “Level 6” on the new miniature Pac-Man console he got for Christmas. Gavin:  Wow I can’t believe I made it past level SIX already, can you Daddy? … Continue reading →

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Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops 2018

Posted on 2018/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25th 2018 Final stop:  Aunt Liz’s in Plymouth with Zachary, Olivia & Pops!   2018-12-25 Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops [51 seconds]:           #Nothing I did to not be in their shoes. #There but by … Continue reading →

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