Category Archives: nature

Traveling at the Speed of Canoe

Posted on 2019/01/24 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 24th 2019   As I write, I am in Boston (Cambridge MA), between conferences, needing to unpack from Atlanta last weekend so I can go back to Atlanta this weekend. I once heard a proverb about how the soul … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Cat on the Cat

Posted on 2019/01/23 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 23rd 2018   AT RISE:  The family is getting ready for dinner. Boy:  Mom look at Peter Parker, upon his mighty steed! Peter Parker:   SCENE. ♥  

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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by circuskitchen

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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Frost Mountain Sledding

Posted on 2018/12/28 by circuskitchen

December 28th (?) 2018   2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Sledding [1:38]:       ♥

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Happy Holidays from The O’s 2018

Posted on 2018/12/21 by circuskitchen

Winter Solstice 2018 – 5:23 PM on Friday,  December 21st   With love from The O’s.  Or as 4 year-old cousin Mary calls us: “O O O O”   ♥♥♥♥

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Christmas Tree 2018

Posted on 2018/12/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 8th 2018 What a beauty we found at Wolf Hill Farm today.   I really don’t feel great about sawing down a tree.  But such is our savage tradition and I go with it:   Cousin Olivia arrives … Continue reading →

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Fire Cider: Mom How Could You?

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 26th 2018 Once the Fire Cider is prepared it must marinate for a month during which it is to be turned over once each day.  Making coffee this morning I, ahem, turned it over. After school I encountered … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

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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Mom & ClaraJane’s Fire Cider 2018

Posted on 2018/11/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 23rd 2018   Alas, ClaraJane and I found the time for the annual Making of the Fire Cider! This year we used: red onion yellow onion two bulbs of garlic (one diced, one mashed) fresh grated ginger fresh … Continue reading →

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Plymouth: Indiana Gavin and the Dogs of DOOM

Posted on 2018/11/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 11th 2018 What a terrifying close encounter we had today! 2018-11-11 Indiana Gavin and the Dogs of DOOM [28 seconds]: #lol! Honestly this may be the most favorite video I’ve made since Froot Loops. ♥

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