Category Archives: mental health

Rudolph to DJTJ: Mueller Christmas Dude

Posted on 2018/12/08 by circuskitchen

December 7th 2018 Rudolph And Friends Respond To Donald Trump Jr. [1:17]:    Mueller Christmas to all!  And to all a good indict (…ment) !    

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Hospital Clowning: There Are Always More Sick Kids

Posted on 2018/12/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, December 7th 2018   Voice in my head when I’m leaving the hospital:  “But there are so many more sick kids.” Voice in my head: “But you made a difference to all that you could.”   Voice in my … Continue reading →

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Taming the Tempest: DON’T LOOK!

Posted on 2018/12/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 6th 2018   I recently pulled together years worth of the kids’ artwork and miscellaneous creations piling up around the house in order to organize, cull, edit, wrangle, lash and cajole it all into some form of SENSE.  … Continue reading →

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Everything is Magic with ClaraJane

Posted on 2018/12/04 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 4th 2018 On this day I have the pleasure of taking ClaraJane to her dentist appointment at Cambridge Pediatric Dental Associates.  2018-12-04 ClaraJane’s Dental Sillies [11 seconds]:   Glad to say the nightmares from our last dental place … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Nothing is Sacred

Posted on 2018/12/02 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 2nd 2018   AT RISE:  Mom, exhausted, has stepped into a Sunday morning shower, alone at last.  The hot water whooshes down enveloping her as droplets tinkle in the drain.  She closes her eyes in gratitude that she … Continue reading →

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Fire Cider: Mom How Could You?

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 26th 2018 Once the Fire Cider is prepared it must marinate for a month during which it is to be turned over once each day.  Making coffee this morning I, ahem, turned it over. After school I encountered … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: What to Say to Parents During Lessons & Face Painting

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 25th 2018 The extent and degree of parents interfereing and meddling during face painting -and even juggling lessons- knows NO BOUNDS. I could write tombs complaining about it. Fortunately for you that is what I have my hubsand … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2018

Posted on 2018/11/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 23rd 2018 2018-11-23 CircusKitchen Thanksgiving [1:04]:             Everything was fun and smooth and the clean up was somehow really pretty painless.  It’s a wonder we don’t do it more often. ♥

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P.O.O.P Style Friendsgiving 2018

Posted on 2018/11/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 21st 2018 Man, TWO thanksgivings in one year.  We had the blessing of spending Thanksgiving Eve with friends.  The kids’ BEST friends no less.  Together they are magic as ever. 2018-11-21 Pingitore Friendsgiving [0:26]:   Zaida & ClaraJane … Continue reading →

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Clowns Without Borders: No Laughing Matter

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 19th 2018   After a year of Hospital Clowning under my belt I finally feel ready to start trying to join Clowns Without a Borders.  Here is a documentary of an example of their exploits, in Lesbos three years … Continue reading →

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