Category Archives: making art

Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Spin a Cat

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 3rd 2017 2017-03-03 HOW TO SPIN A CAT BY CLARAJANE [1:01]: Starring:  ClaraJane Co-Starring:  Darth Snowflake, aka:  “Kitten”   NOTE:  No kittens were harmed in the making of this video.  At least not physically. #Tolerance ♥♥

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A Walk Around the Lake by Olivia

Posted on 2017/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 22nd 2017 While in Plymouth with family over break my 12 y/o niece Olivia was teaching herself one of my favorite hobbies;  VIDEO EDITING! After a couple random whimsical productions, she sent me this touching piece about walking her … Continue reading →

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Winter Weekend at El Rancho

Posted on 2017/02/20 by circuskitchen

Feb 19th 2017 Weekend with Auntie Liz, Granpda Pops and cousins Zachary & Olivia in Plymouth! 2017-02-20 EL RANCHO WINTER WEEKEND [4:00]:      Thanks for coming Grandpa Pops! ♥

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School of HONK – A Joyful Noise

Posted on 2017/02/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 12th 2017 After what I made my kids do yesterday, here is what I made the Boy do TODAY: 2017-02-12 HONK PRACTICE [1:40]:    Here in our town -on our own STREET- the incredible HONK Band practices in this … Continue reading →

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Better than Normal – Improv Boston

Posted on 2017/02/11 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 11th 2017 On this afternoon we made it to our local comedy store, Boston Improv, for their weekly (100% improvised) Kids Show. 2017-02-11 IMPROV BOSTON KIDS SHOW [1:16]:    Here are the kids with the actors afterwards:   … Continue reading →

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Rules of Resistance

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

February 2017 Some Wise Advice Circulating (from the interweb): 1. Don’t use his name; 2. Remember this is a regime and he’s not acting alone; 3. Do not argue with those who support him–it doesn’t work; 4. Focus on his … Continue reading →

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What We’re Fighting the War For

Posted on 2017/02/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 3rd 2017 Tobin Montessori Winter Concert 2017  Featuring:  Gavin and Miles in 3rd Grade and introducing ClaraJane in Kindergarten!     2017-02-03 Tobin Winter Concert [5:28]:  (And yes, I include our Tobin Pledge Song here in its entirety.)   … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Bigotry BRINGS US TOGETHER

Posted on 2017/01/24 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, January 24th 2017 As I struggle to tear my eyes and heart and mind away from all the horrifying news coming from our country’s new “administration,” and to curate the media I collected from the weekend’s historical WOMEN’S MARCH AROUND … Continue reading →

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Marlin Riptides the D.C. Bus Home

Posted on 2017/01/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 21st 2017 What joyful noise on the bus him from the epoch Women’s March on Washington!  Here is Marlin on ukulele leading “Riptide” by Vance Joy. 2017-01-21 MARLIN RIPTIDES THE BUS [3:06]:  ♥ Nice one Marlin!! xoxo, “Aunt” Jenny … Continue reading →

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Women’s March on Washington – Aerial View!

Posted on 2017/01/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 21st 2017 No words to describe it, this 36 second video will have to do. 2017-01-21 Women’s March on Washington Aerial View!:   On this historic day we can say, we -my dear boy and I and nearly … Continue reading →

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