Category Archives: parenthood

2019 Cambridge Science Festival

Posted on 2019/04/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 13th 2019 As I scatter myself to the winds North of Boston today, look where DaddyLove remembered to bring the children; the incomparable Cambridge Science Festival. So awesome! Finally, time to head home: Thanks (so much!) DLove. ❤️ … Continue reading →

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Top 25 Children’s TV Intros from the 80’s

Posted on 2019/04/13 by circuskitchen

April 2019 I keep meaning to check these out with my kid so I’m posting them here for easy access.  A little cultural anthropology from the past, FWIW. Top 25 80’s Childrens TV Intro’s [23:33]:   ♥

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Running Away with the Big Apple Circus

Posted on 2019/04/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 11th 2019   My kids have asked me to “not get any more jobs.”  But the Big Apple Circus is in town, so alas I must!   A few of us have been lucky enough to perform with this … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane and Mommy Dream a Little Dream Again

Posted on 2019/03/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 31st 2019 This time we get to sing for the birthday celebration of my “Russian Father” and incomparable colleague and friend, BENJAMIN ELFANT!   2019 03 31 ClaraJane & Mamma DREAM A LITTLE DREAM for Benjamin’s Birthday [3:56]: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: But Life is FUN!

Posted on 2019/03/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 23rd 2019   AT RISE:  After the “Good Parents” discussion, dinner is wrapping up and the kids are still chatting. Gavin:  Olivia, but life is fun! Olivia:  Yeah it is fun. Gavin:  But I wonder what would happen if … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Good Parents

Posted on 2019/03/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 23rd 2019   AT RISE:  The O Flamly and Cousin Olivia are discussing life and family over dinner. Cousin Olivia [to Gavin and ClaraJane] :  You have good parents. Gavin:  Yeah.  My parents make real memories.  The kind you … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Ten Habits of Daily Connection

Posted on 2019/03/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21, 2019 Note:  I did not write the following post.  It is by Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting.  It’s SO GOOD and I want to try all of these techniques, into perpetuity. Aha! Parenting Blog Practical solutions for … Continue reading →

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CJ Cousin Time

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21st 2019   Certainly a bonus of concussion recovery is when your COUSINS COME OVER! 2019-03-21 CJ Cousin Time [30 seconds]:   ♥

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Dammit – Update

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 20th 2019       Feeling better.   So far so good! ♥

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Dammit

Posted on 2019/03/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 20th 2019 Today the Hospital Clown becomes hospital mom. My Baby got forcefully shoved onto the pavement at school today and is now home with a concussion. Dammit. Good news is the CT scan didn’t show any hemorrhage, … Continue reading →

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