Category Archives: love

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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Dawson’s First Day With Us

Posted on 2018/06/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 23rd 2018 Amidst all the horrible news, something delightful this way comes;  my nephew from Little Rock.  Thank you Sister Joye! 2018-06-23 DAWSON’S FIRST DAY [28 seconds]:   More to  come… (o; ♥♥♥♥♥

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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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Family Separation at the Border: It’s Everything

Posted on 2018/06/17 by circuskitchen

June 2018   And this article is succint and informative:   Seizing Children From Parents at the Border Is Immoral. Here’s What We Can Do About It.   Never in my life did I imagine bearing witness to  anything like … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Don’t Make Me Answer That

Posted on 2018/06/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 14th 2018 AT RISE:  Mom is holding sleeping daughter close in bed.  Boy climbs in other side.  Mom turns over, snuggles in and wraps all around in and over. Mom:  You got gotted. Boy:  Ha.  I don’t really … 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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Children in Cages – What to Do?

Posted on 2018/06/11 by circuskitchen

June 11th 2018   These children are imprisoned for being born somewhere. https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/dhs-official-658-children-taken-from-adults-at-border-1245015619748 My hospital clown training has taught me that the pain we feel in the face of others’ suffering is not only perceptual but neurological.  And the way … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Would You Rather

Posted on 2018/06/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 10th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are at the dinner table relishing daddy’s beautiful display of fajitas. CJ: Gavin, would you rather never play on a computer again, or never play with friends? G: That’s easy.  Friends.  … Continue reading →

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