Category Archives: making art

Call Me Emily: Dispatch from the Domicile

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 11th 2018   Gradually the list emerges.  You know how it goes.  Things around the house need repair.  The first glimmer comes in a mere, imperceptible repetition.  Flushing the toilet twice.  Closing the door, again.  Turning the light switch … Continue reading →

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Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 2018 Although this is from almost a year ago already, a modest antidote to the blood-pressure cooker of current events in which Randy Rainbow delivers flawlessly, as always. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: A Randy Rainbow Song Parody … Continue reading →

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The Map of Gavin

Posted on 2018/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 6th 2018 This just in from the first week of school!   Hi Jenny, 

Gavin asked me to send a pic of his autobiographical map. 
 He has been working so hard and is off to a great start! … Continue reading →

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Rock Painting

Posted on 2018/09/01 by circuskitchen

October 2018 Captured here is merely a humble compendium of ideas I’ve been collecting to paint on rocks I’ve been collecting for the Peace Garden at my kids’ school among other things, into perpetuity.  In my abundantly discretionary time of … Continue reading →

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Mueller’s Indictment Song by James Corden

Posted on 2018/08/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 24th 2018 Truly O.M.G. This inestimable gem was just brought to my attention, and now I bring it to yours; four minutes of pure gold. Robert Mueller’s Indictment Song [3:57]:                 … Continue reading →

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Raindrops on Roses

Posted on 2018/08/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,August 22nd 2018 A little celebrating of the best news day since the apocalyptic beginning of this shameful sham of a so-called “presidency.” (We also happened to get our hair did.) 2018-08-22 Mamma and Gavin Sing About the News [48 … Continue reading →

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CAMPING: Anniversary @Lovells Island

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 15th 2018 Best. Anniversary. Ever. 2018-08-15 Anniversary Island @Lovells – Day One [2:12]:   2018-08-16 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Two [2:02]:    2018-08-17 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Three [1 min]:   $49 Ferry Pass + $30 Uber … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Al Fresco

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 16th 2018 At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have awoken at their campsite on Lovell’s Island overlooking Boston City and Harbor. DaddyLove is laying a fire down the bank from the site. Mama: Making a fire already DLove? DLove: … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brother

Posted on 2018/08/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 13th 2018 On the occasion of my Big (best and only) Brother’s Birthday this year. 2018-08-13 Happy BDay Rob c.o. Laughter League [31 seconds]:   ♥♥

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At Rise: How Low Can You Go

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Still Friday, August 10th 2018   At Rise: The Oberhauser Four have made it to the beach for their much anticipated weekend in Hull. Gavin: Hey Mom! [Stops digging.] Wanna know what I’m digging? Mom: What Baby? Gavin: A Tartarus. … Continue reading →

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