Category Archives: mental health

At Rise: Daddy’s Boots

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom is trying to finish up work on her computer as part of the flamly effort to  hit the road for winter woods in Maine. Gavin:  Are these Daddy’s boots? Mom:  I don’t … Continue reading →

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At Rise: You Call That a Poem?

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  ClaraJane rollerskates into the bedroom to talk to mom, who is up in bed on the laptop. ClaraJane:  Mom, you know those poems you wrote?  Like, “Bathroom door.  Bathroom door?…” Mom:   About all … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Pac-Man Pride

Posted on 2018/12/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 26th 2018   AT RISE:  Gavin has just made it past “Level 6” on the new miniature Pac-Man console he got for Christmas. Gavin:  Wow I can’t believe I made it past level SIX already, can you Daddy? … Continue reading →

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Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops 2018

Posted on 2018/12/25 by circuskitchen

December 25th 2018 Final stop:  Aunt Liz’s in Plymouth with Zachary, Olivia & Pops!   2018-12-25 Knotty Pine Christmas with Pops [51 seconds]:           #Nothing I did to not be in their shoes. #There but by … Continue reading →

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HEJAM Christmas Eve 2018

Posted on 2018/12/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 24th 2018   2018-12-24 Rowan’s First HEJAM Christmas Eve [1:58]:       ♥

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Gingerbread Cousin Fest 2018

Posted on 2018/12/22 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 22nd 2018 The tradition continues! Rowan’s First Gingerbread Cousin Fest – 2018 [2:24]: Thanks Elizabeth!!!

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Happy Holidays from The O’s 2018

Posted on 2018/12/21 by circuskitchen

Winter Solstice 2018 – 5:23 PM on Friday,  December 21st   With love from The O’s.  Or as 4 year-old cousin Mary calls us: “O O O O”   ♥♥♥♥

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SANTA FIGHT: Saving the Holiday from Atnas!

Posted on 2018/12/21 by circuskitchen

December 2018 My Christmas Wish for you:  that you can find 13 minutes in which to enjoy this priceless production by the incomparable Stephen Colbert and a bunch of fantastic kids! Kids Pitch: ‘Christmas Fight’ Starring Bryan Cranston [13:30]:   … Continue reading →

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Plum Print Strikes Again

Posted on 2018/12/17 by circuskitchen

December 17th 2018   I just had the incomparable pleasure of clicking “Approve” on both my kids next printed art books. Here is the link to view both Gavin and ClaraJane’s latest books: Gavin Creations and ClaraJane Creations It’s not … Continue reading →

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Carry the Future

Posted on 2018/12/17 by circuskitchen

December 17th 2018   Just in time for the holidays, Dear Hubsand and I have found ourselves on a streak of purging and organizing.  There are few things so gratifying as getting things OUT of your environment that are no … Continue reading →

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