Category Archives: mental health

Otherwise – A Reflection on Gratitude

Posted on 2017/08/15 by circuskitchen

“Otherwise” -by Jane Kenyon “I got out of bed on two strong legs. It might have been otherwise. I ate cereal, sweet milk, ripe, flawless peach. It might have been otherwise. I took the dog uphill to the birch wood. All … Continue reading →

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Hella Hull – Amanda “Gets” Crabs

Posted on 2017/08/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 11th 2017 2017-08-11 AMANDA GETS CRABS [2:34]:   #Amanda  #SisterWeekend #Hull #HellaHull #Crabs  

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At Rise: Stage Slapping

Posted on 2017/08/10 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 10th 2017 AT RISE:  Gavin has arrived home from camp and is addressing his mother. G:  Mama? M:  Yes? G:  I was thinking… well… first of all *[SLAP – with stage combat style knap]* M:  What the heck? … Continue reading →

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Orangeocalypse Update

Posted on 2017/08/04 by circuskitchen

Early August 2017 U.S. Politics right now…  a breathtaking Sh*t Show! This two-minute synopsis of Hair Chump’s attempted “Theme Weeks” conveys exactly how it feels to be on the receiving end of his administration’s dearth of moral values, integrity or … Continue reading →

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Gavin & Improv Camp

Posted on 2017/07/28 by circuskitchen

July 28th 2017 In order to attend Improv Camp as planned, Gavin had to come home from a last minute trip with his closest cousin Miles.  He was so mad he gave me the SILENT treatment for a whole night. … Continue reading →

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Persisting 101 with Queen Elizabeth

Posted on 2017/07/06 by circuskitchen

Resistance Summer 2017 Persisting 101 with Elizabeth Warren [6:03]:

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Forbearance wtf?

Posted on 2017/07/05 by circuskitchen

July 5th 2017 Of the many things I saw around Bristol RI for the 4th of July Parade yesterday, I was also struck by the stillness and radiation of calm exuded by the Falun Dafa people. According to their display, their … Continue reading →

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40 Strangers, 50 Questions

Posted on 2017/07/04 by circuskitchen

July 4th 2017 Arduous and exhilarating as it was to juggle the entire route of America’s longest running 4th of July Parade today, it’s possible that the 7 minutes I spent watching this film were the most important.  On this day … Continue reading →

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Loving Lovells Island

Posted on 2017/07/04 by circuskitchen

June 28th through July 1st 2017 We did it again; camped on Lovells Island.  Aahhhhh, so great! 2017-06-30 Loving Lovells Island [2:13]:     ♥♥♥♥

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June 2017 Fantasy Blog List

Posted on 2017/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 2017 “Life is good; there’s just so much of it!” ~Mary Margaret Breed Life’s moved too fast and my electronics have moved too slow to document things here lately like I like.  Here as a poultice for my soul … Continue reading →

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