Category Archives: mental health

TRUMPOCALYPSE: Telling the Children

Posted on 2016/11/09 by circuskitchen

2016-11-09 The last apocalyptic disaster on American soil took place on 9/11 (2001). Now we have 11/9 (2016). 1) Telling the Children: Everyone is asking “How do we explain this to the children?” Here is how I did: 2016-11-09 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernie Sanders, fight, love, mental health, parenthood, politics, work | Tagged #NODAPL, #WaterisLIfe, Be the helpers., Begin anywhere., Do what you can., Fred Rogers, John Cage, Look for the helpers., move imperfectly forward, Mr. Rogers, Start where you are., Use what you have. | 1 Comment

Advice for Future Generations

Posted on 2016/10/23 by circuskitchen

Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations A gem. Bertrand Russell’s Advice for Future Generations [2:07]: In summary: Heed the facts. Love is wise. Hatred is foolish.

Posted in education, faith, love, mental health, school, work | Tagged Bertrand Russell, hatred is foolish, love is wise | Leave a comment

Responsibility, Integrity, Love & The Black Stallion

Posted on 2016/10/14 by circuskitchen

I’ve been contemplating the notions of personal responsibility in life, and managing expectations in life. More and more I find myself refusing to ascribe to a BINARY MINDSET. I run into it everywhere; politics (, kids’ mentality, etc. … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, forgiveness, Friendship, love, mental health | Tagged actions speak louder than words, attachment, Bucephalus, Buddha, dreams, integrity, integrity is everything, keeping your word, love, love is the answer, love is why we're here, personal responsibility, promises, quest, responsibility, suffering, The Black Stallion, the root of suffering | 1 Comment

Mohawk Trail Camping

Posted on 2016/10/10 by circuskitchen

Indiginous People’s Weekend, October 7-10th 2016 2016-10 Mohawk Trail Camping [8:36]: Pictorial Review:

Posted in camping, childhood, family, food, love, mental health, nature, parenthood | Tagged Charlemont, Massachusetts, Mohawk Trail Campground | 1 Comment

And the Carnage of Humanity

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

[Title to the tune of “12 Days of Christmas”] Monday, October 3rd 2016 Hubsand and I are palpably aware of our blessings; humbled with gratitude, awe-filled in our appreciation. That doesn’t mean life is easy or that we’re immune to ever … Continue reading →

Posted in health, mental health, parenthood, politics, work-life balance | 2 Comments

Bread and Butter Dreams

Posted on 2016/09/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 28th 2016 “Sorry guys but we are NOT going to make it for breakfast,” I say, driving the kids to school. “How about some bread and butter?” My 5 year nods in excitement. Pulling the butter dish … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, Friendship, love, mental health, parenthood, school | Tagged Head Chef, kindness, The Middle East Restaurant, Tobin Montessori | Leave a comment

You Guys Can Go Ahead and Kiss Now

Posted on 2016/09/25 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 25th 2016 Alas we have found a parking spot and cut the engine after a slightly stressful, maritally typical commute wherein the hubsand is at the wheel and the wife is backseat driving from shotgun. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, comedy, domestic life, family, fight, forgiveness, love, marriage, mental health, parenthood, patience | Tagged kissing around children, kissing in front of children, mom and dad kissing | 1 Comment

Plain Jane Saturday

Posted on 2016/09/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 24th 2016 I’ve been desperate for life to slow down and have NOTHING HAPPEN for a while, so I could catch my breath. And maybe stop taking so many damn photos all the time. Thankfully this particular Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, childhood, domestic life, faith, family, food, health, love, mental health, parenthood, work-life balance | Tagged ballerina, ballet class, Costco, day in the life, faery garden, fairy garden, family life, legos, Mystic River, Saturday with family, sleeping in, Ugly Dolls | 1 Comment

Taekwondo, Angst and the Creative Process

Posted on 2016/09/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 21st 2016 So bummed my last post about this got vaporized. I must tread delicately here to avoid betraying my Dear Boy Child. Here is the time last week when I misgauged the time of his class (it … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, fight, forgiveness, love, making art, mental health, parenthood, patience, school, work | Tagged creative process, Gavin, taekwondo, the real struggle is real | 3 Comments

Hulla D.I.Y. Dojo Kids

Posted on 2016/09/18 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 18th 2016 Courtesy of Aunt Heather and Uncle Joe’s basement in Hull, it is with deep sobriety and sombre gratitude that I am humbled by the honor of presenting to you now, for the first time IN the … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, family, fight, health, mental health, patience, school, work | Tagged ClaraJane, Dojo, Gavin, Hull, Miles | Leave a comment

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