Category Archives: making art

Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Sunrise in a Bun House

Posted on 2020/02/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 29th 2020 . 🐅 🐰

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At Rise: Tube and Blob

Posted on 2020/02/25 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 . AT RISE:  It is morning and Gavin has found a jacket he hasn’t grown out of.  He is about to head out the door to school. GAVIN:  Do you think this will be enough Mom?  … Continue reading →

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Activism: Listen to Mary

Posted on 2020/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 20th 2020 My sister Amanda shared this gem from my indomitable five year-old niece, Mary: You heard the lady. Trust me you do NOT want to disappoint her. I only say this for your own good. Go on then! … Continue reading →

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CJ + Kitten

Posted on 2020/02/20 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 20th 2020 Aw. These two. . My heart. Kitten gets a little extra love -and a Personal Bubble Show- before we leave for a few days. . 💕

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Take Your Daughter to Work Juggler Style

Posted on 2020/02/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 19th 2020 . OK I can die happy. I don’t want to bragg or be immodest but I must share what happened to me today because I imagine it is something few parents get to experience. So I … Continue reading →

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The Pineapple Project

Posted on 2020/02/18 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 17th 2020 Had the privilege of bringing the kids to a library show of a colleague/friend, Mal, who performs “The Pineapple Project” with a co-creator & performer. It’s about two children playing together and navigating their gender roles. … Continue reading →

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Saturday @Home ‘Cuz No Gigs

Posted on 2020/02/15 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 15th 2020 . Boy wants a fancy skewer for his V8 …too. . #Happy@Home . Also, I don’t remember why I was down on the floor, but I must have looked comfortable.

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary: A Love Story in Three Frames.

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Bun meets Cat. 2)  Bun woos Cat. 3)  Bun loses Cat. . . The End. . Note:  No animals were harmed in the making of this love story.  Neither was any love made, unfortunately. … Continue reading →

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2020 Atlanta Juggling Festival Trip in GIFs

Posted on 2020/02/10 by circuskitchen

February 7-8-9 2020 THANK YOU ATLANTA GROUNDHOG JUGGLING FESTIVAL: Where legends and novices are equals in the Art of Play! . 1) Anticipation . 2)  Finally there! . 3)  Gavin’s first unicycle lesson, courtesy of Jonathan Perry . 4)  Lucy … Continue reading →

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CJ Travel (B)log: The Wait at the Gate

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 7th 2020 I love when my kids journal during a trip. At the risk of jinxing it, this one was spontaneous and unprompted (by me). . One day -even this day- I may pay dearly for posting this. … Continue reading →

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