Category Archives: Mindfulness

Crystal Science with ClaraJane

Posted on 2019/12/26 by

Thursday, December 26th 2019 Having been born a couple hours after Christmas, my birthday is always nothing if not post-apocalyptic. Today is no exception. However, as the boys slept in, my daughter made me coffee and invited me to assist … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Solve EVERYTHING – aka: Boy Misses Bus Part Deux

Posted on 2019/09/16 by

Monday, September 16th 2019 (See  Missing the Bus… and Other Parenting Negotiations).   To Wit: ONCE IS  A FLUKE TWICE IS A PATTERN THREE TIMES IS A PROBLEM AT RISE:  Mom is driving Boy to school after missing the bus a second … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Chinese Farmer

Posted on 2019/09/05 by

A timeless, and arguably priceless, tale, FWIW.   The Story of the Chinese Farmer [2:02]:   ♦

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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by

December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again.  Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine.   #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]:             See also:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/       #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2018/11/26 by

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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Hospital Clowning: Stuff We Can Do

Posted on 2018/10/08 by

Thursday, October 4th 2018 Stuff Hospital Clowns Can DO (A working compendium of possible Hospital Clown, um, “Services): juggle for you juggle with our partner blow bubbles grab prize bubbles give YOU bubbles make something disappear sing you a song … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Update

Posted on 2018/10/03 by

Wednesday, October 3rd 2018   Parenting a unicorn child can be so mysterious.  I don’t know why my daughter wanted my help getting dressed today, but I was happy to help her.  I don’t know why she agreed to the … Continue reading →

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