Category Archives: making art

AT RISE: Forgiveness

Posted on 2019/09/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 13th 2019:  Part 1 of 2     AT RISE:  The Ladies are enjoying a Mommy-Daughter dinner date at the Middle East Restaurant in Central Square, Cambridge MA. ClaraJane:  Mom, it’s okay when you say ‘ass.’ Mom:  ?! … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Trouble Walking

Posted on 2019/09/12 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 12th 2019   I am following Dr. Mal as we enter a waiting room at Boston Children’s Hospital, but we immediately start disputing who was supposed to go first.  After a bit of clown bickering, we ask the … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane Comedy Camp – Round Two

Posted on 2019/08/30 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 30th 2019 Improv Boston Comedy Camp for CJ – round two!   First Day Back:   Second Day Back:   Friday Student Showcase:     2019-08-30 ClaraJane’s Comedy Camp Showcase [2:02]:   ⇒ SHOW LINK:  https://venue.streamspot.com/video/903148d941   And lo! … Continue reading →

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Animal Husbandry with Olivia

Posted on 2019/08/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 14th 2019 AT RISE: Upon arrival to camp at Lovell’s Island, Niece Olivia immediately finds and adopts a snail. Olivia: I need to build him a jail. Snail Jail. I wonder what I should name him? [Later that … Continue reading →

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Love = Time

Posted on 2019/08/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 4th 2019   Love = Time. The simple equation that kids understand most profoundly. How lucky am I to have a Boy who wants to spend time with his Mamma! May I always appreciate and honor this inestimable … Continue reading →

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Pixel’s Puppies: Dress Up Day

Posted on 2019/07/30 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 30th 2019 For sone reason we keep showing up at my sister-in-law’s in Gloucester to visit puppies before going to the beach this summer, as evidenced by this diagram of executive planning by Daddy: Today ClaraJane came armed … Continue reading →

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CJ’s Improv Camp Showcase

Posted on 2019/07/26 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 26th 2019 2019-07-26 CJ’s Boston Improv Showcase [2:07]:

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C + M

Posted on 2019/07/26 by circuskitchen

2019   I actually have such an abundance of love notes from my daughter that I collage them into her art books. I don’t think it’s a kid’s obligation to love their parents. I don’t feel I did anything explicit … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane at Improv Camp

Posted on 2019/07/25 by circuskitchen

July 22-26, 2019 I was worried my daughter might be overwhelmed at Improv Camp. She’s the youngest age eligible for summer classes at the incomparable Improv Boston. But the initiative is all hers, and I’m behind her 100%. Here she … Continue reading →

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Walker Museum, Minneapolis

Posted on 2019/07/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 9th 2019 What a treat to finally indulge in this Minneapolis treasure; Sculpture Park and yes, Mini-Golf on the roof. 2019-07-09 Walker Museum [1:36]:

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