Category Archives: nature

CJ’s Class Video Newsletter – December 2021

Posted on 2021/12/22 by circuskitchen

December 2021 . I adore this clever video newsletter from my child’s 4th & 5th grade class because its so well written and produced, their voice is so crystal clear, and their spirit just leaps right out at you. . … Continue reading →

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Don’t Mean to Blog, But…

Posted on 2021/10/08 by circuskitchen

October 5-8th 2021 . The very fact that I’ve barely blogged at all for the past six months is indicative of how inundated I’ve been. To be clear, I am not complaining. I understand my life to be a rich … Continue reading →

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Apple Picking 2🍎22

Posted on 2021/10/03 by circuskitchen

October 3rd 2022 . Sakes alive we went apple picking. I had no gigs because I didn’t make it to Amsterdam. Been here before but this year my peeps are looking unusually tall, even for them: And I was even … Continue reading →

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Class Pet: Pascal

Posted on 2021/08/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 5th 2021 . So it’s my daughter’s turn to host the classroom pet until summer’s end. Pascal the Gecko promised to be low maintenance and we love animals, so it was a no brainer to agree. Some things … Continue reading →

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Five Stages of Grief: Golden Retriever Edition

Posted on 2021/06/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, June 22nd 2021 . Golden Retriever Shocked by a Kitten occupying his bed! [2:20]: . When I sent this video to my (13 y/o) son, he wrote: “he went through the 5 stages of grief! denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: True

Posted on 2021/06/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 3rd 2021 AT RISE: Momb is near the door trying to leave the house to for an errand with Boy. Boy is sitting at his desk wearing headphones, looking at his computer screen and tying his shoe in … Continue reading →

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Supersoaking the Neighbors

Posted on 2021/05/18 by circuskitchen

May 18th 2021 . After 14 months of pandemic social *distancing,* I’m pleased as punch that the kids persuaded me to take them shopping for “Supersoakers” on this first hot day of the year. . 2021-05-18 Supersoaking the Neighbors [0:29]: … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Wildlife Arts Episode 1: Cardinals!

Posted on 2021/04/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 28th 2021 What’s red and black—but sometimes peachy brown? On this first episode, meet an animal neighbor that’s easy to spot, and a local biologist, Dr. Scott V. Edwards, who knows all about it. Hosted by Jenny the … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Wildlife Arts Series: Show Trailer Debut

Posted on 2021/04/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 20th 2021 . Here it is! A trailer for the wildlife show I have been hosting: OUR ANIMAL NEIGHBORS IN CAMBRIDGE – TRAILER for SERIES [1:20]: . Granted, the program is low budget, but dang! I never knew … Continue reading →

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Mark Rober: The Truth About My Son

Posted on 2021/04/18 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 18th 2021 IDK ’bout you, but I love me some Mark Rober videos. In fact, I’d bet you either; a) Already love Mark Rober too, or b) Haven’t seen him yet. (He’s a mechanical engineer with an incredible … Continue reading →

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