Category Archives: parenthood

AT RISE: Helicopter?

Posted on 2020/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2020   AT RISE: CJ & Mommy are tickle-wrestling at bedtime.  An audible rumble begins. MOM (to herself in her head):  Fart.  A fart.  My daughter’s fart.  Of course.  Wait, what?  Is she still farting?  IS that … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #74 – In Your View

Posted on 2020/05/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 26th 2020 – Quarantine Day #74   .       . Song: In Your View By: Emily Mover .   2020-05-26 Quarantine UkeOke #74 – In Your View [3:16]:  . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #72 – Don’t Know Much About History

Posted on 2020/05/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 24th 2020 – Quarantine Day #72           . Song: Don’t Know Much About History By: Sam Cooke .   2020-05-24 Quarantine UkeOke #72 – Don’t Know Much About History [4:11]:  . ♥♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #71 – Steal My Kisses (feat. ClaraJane)

Posted on 2020/05/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 23rd 2020 – Quarantine Day #71   . .       . Song:  Steal My Kisses By: Jack Johnson       . 2020-05-23 Quarantine UkeOke #71 – Steal My Kisses (feat. ClaraJane) [4:14]:    . . … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #67 – My Darling Child

Posted on 2020/05/19 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 19th 2020 – Quarantine Day #67   .         . Song:  My Darling Child By:  Sinead O’Connor .       2020-05-19 Quarantine UkeOke #67 – My Darling Child [5:54]: .   ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #64 – A Trilogy of Parenting Ditties (feat. ClaraJane)

Posted on 2020/05/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 16th 2020 – Quarantine Day #64 #HostageSituation   .         . Song: A Trilogy of Parenting Ditties By: Yours Truly .     . 2020-05-16 Quarantine UkeOke #64 – A Trilogy of Parenting Ditties (feat. … Continue reading →

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Owl Delivery a la Unicorn

Posted on 2020/05/16 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 16th 2020   I’m blogging on my computer in bed when I receive an IMPORTANT MESSAGE BY OWL! . . While I can’t share the exact content of the note (a cordial invitation to join her), I’m the … Continue reading →

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Quarantine Cousin Time at the Pahk

Posted on 2020/05/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 15th 2020 A gorgeous afternoon -in spite of actual tornado warnings (?)- attempting social distancing at Lincoln Park in Somerville MA. . 2020-05-15 Quarantine Cousin Time at the Pahk [0:55]: (Note, this was indeed in May, not “June.”  … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #61 – Christians and Pagans

Posted on 2020/05/13 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 13th 2020 – Quarantine Day #61 .       . Song:  The Christians and the Pagans By: Dar Williams   .     2020-05-13 Quarantine UkeOke #61 – Christians and Pagans [7:15]:   . ♥  

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Homeschool Decompression Walk

Posted on 2020/05/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 11th 2020 Things came to a head in Le Homeschool today.  My daughter came unglued but I guess the good news is I didn’t.  (This time anyway.)  I terminated her school day, let her cry for a while … Continue reading →

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