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Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Boomer’s Second Day – Health and Housing

Posted on 2020/02/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Boomer Goes to the Doctor. . 2)  Habitat Sorted, for now. . 3)  Boomer seems happy. . 4)  We still have a problem (two actually). . It only took one $97 healthy checkup to … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary Reboot: Introducing “Boomer!”

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . Now HERE’S something NOBODY NEEDS:   A New Bunny. . Yes it’s true, our brood of animals just grew from FIVE to SIX.  The freecycle Facebook group in my town had this bunny who needs a … Continue reading →

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2020 Atlanta Juggling Festival Trip in GIFs

Posted on 2020/02/10 by circuskitchen

February 7-8-9 2020 THANK YOU ATLANTA GROUNDHOG JUGGLING FESTIVAL: Where legends and novices are equals in the Art of Play! . 1) Anticipation . 2)  Finally there! . 3)  Gavin’s first unicycle lesson, courtesy of Jonathan Perry . 4)  Lucy … Continue reading →

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Tribute to Spirit Airlines

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 7th 2020 My son just charitably showed me this video right before we board the plane. Why You Shouldn’t Fly on Spirit Airlines [2:17]: . Thanks, Son! (And since you’re wondering; No. We’re flying JetBlue today.) ✈️ 🚀 🌋🛸🛩

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Skyline: OMG Wait, What? Eek and… Farewell

Posted on 2020/02/01 by circuskitchen

February 1st 2020 . Today is the day my parents evacuate my childhood home, in “Oakland,” California. Except it was never “Oakland.”  To me it’s “Secret Magic Unicorn Oakland.” It’s not the Oakland you think about, or even one that … Continue reading →

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Kids in Cars with My Sister and Me

Posted on 2020/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 31st 2020 Although I spend most of this day with our Mom, it is my sister and our kids whose pictures I capture (even if by video chat).   Here is my sister going somewhere with her little kids: … Continue reading →

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While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

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My Knuckleheads 😻

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2020 I’m flying today, and remembering that the most important part of a trip is –often– What You Leave Behind. In my case, these koo-koo heads. Knuckleheads. Goobers. What’s in a name. The infinity I love you … Continue reading →

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At Rise: I Know That

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019 ~8:30pm   AT RISE:  It is bedtime.   Mom and ClaraJane are snuggling in (ClaraJane’s) bed. M:  [Lifts head off pillow and kisses CJ’s juicy cheek a *bunch* of times.   CJ is nearly asleep and does not … Continue reading →

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Political Action: Peace Rally Against War with Iran

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019     On this night, Dear Hubsand and I got our family over to Harvard Square to join the national protest of tRump’s escalation with Iran.  For a Thursday evening in early January –outside in 23·F … Continue reading →

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