Category Archives: mental health

First Day of School 2020 – Gavin & ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/09/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 16th 2020 It’s finally here! Here is pandemic-style Back-to-School for us:   After several missteps, stumbles, and inelegant moments courtesy of moi, ClaraJane and Gavin each make it onto their First Day of School Meetings.   Even though … Continue reading →

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Happy *13th* Birthday Miles!

Posted on 2020/09/14 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 14th 2020 Although we had to miss it this year, we love you Miles and are so proud of you Buddy! ⚾️💕

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September 2020: Back to School…ish

Posted on 2020/09/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 11th 2020 Back-to-School meeting with the New Teacher IRL! Outside with masks but we were really there! We didn’t even go *in* the school but it still felt amazing to be there. So far so good. Here ClaraJane’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce!

Posted on 2020/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 8th 2020 Because of the pandemic this year, I couldn’t visit my dad for his 80th Birthday. Hope yeh enjoyed this video instead: 2020-09-08 Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce! [0:43]: ❤️💕❤️💕❤️

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Gavin’s Juggling Audition

Posted on 2020/09/07 by circuskitchen

September 7th 2020   Gavin got excited at the prospect of this upcoming gig through our local casting agency:   So we threw together an audition video. 2020-09-06 Gavin Juggling [0:30]:     Took a couple stabs at a “headshot”: … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: “Guess the Critter!”

Posted on 2020/09/07 by circuskitchen

September 7th 2020 Play along with members of the Laughter League and guess what animal we are pretending to be! 2020-09-06 Guess the Critter! [4:21]: lol! *

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At Rise: At Least Have Something Good, Mom

Posted on 2020/08/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 27th 2020 AT RISE: Due to ever-changing Covid conditions, it suddenly turns out that *right now* is the best time for Daddy and Gavin to leave for their hiking trip instead of next week. All packed and ready … Continue reading →

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CAMPING: BOOBs @Shawme Crowell State Forest

Posted on 2020/08/06 by circuskitchen

Sunday August 2nd – Thursday August 6th 2020   2020-08 BOOB Camping @Shawme Crowell State Forest [8:17]:   . . . . . BOOBs!  Let’s do it again soon. . ♥♥♥♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #1** – London Bridge (feat. flying ClaraJane)

Posted on 2020/07/30 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 30th 2020 – Quarantine Day #1??             . Song:  London Bridge By:  Traditional .   2020-07-30 Quarantine UkeOke #1** – London Bridge [7:07]:  . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #7.29 – Iko Iko (feat. POO)

Posted on 2020/07/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 29th 2020 – Quarantine Day #1??             . Song:  Iko Iko By:  James “Sugar Boy” Crawford. . 2020-07-29 Quarantine UkeOke #7.29 – Iko Iko (feat. POO) [3:48]:  .           … Continue reading →

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