Category Archives: parenthood

Hospital Clowning: Gonzo vs. Grumpy

Posted on 2018/10/03 by circuskitchen

October 3rd 2018 No sooner do we gussy up and head out of the office, a child basically stomps by us with scowl on her face and arms crossed staunchly across her chest.  Dr. Gonzo does an immediate u-turn and … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Update

Posted on 2018/10/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 3rd 2018   Parenting a unicorn child can be so mysterious.  I don’t know why my daughter wanted my help getting dressed today, but I was happy to help her.  I don’t know why she agreed to the … Continue reading →

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Academic Stamina: Couch to 5K

Posted on 2018/09/26 by circuskitchen

September 26th 2018 Last week I wrote my Boy’s teacher on account of some stress he was experiencing over homework. She wrote me back some great words and also I hadn’t heard of “Couch to 5K” before, but now I … Continue reading →

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Just a Relaxing Saturday

Posted on 2018/09/22 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 22nd 2018 Nothing to see here folks. *Yawn.*   2018-09-22 Just a Relaxing Saturday [33 seconds]:   Too bad domestic life with kids is so booor-ring. #not #infactnever ♥♥

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The Exceptional Storytelling of “Tina Lives!”

Posted on 2018/09/14 by circuskitchen

On September 7th 2018 this extraordinary podcast came to light.   “TINA LIVES is a raw and engaging, street-smart story about growing up hippie, growing up hard and coming of age while living a life that mirrors the collapse and … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Italian Festival 2018

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   At the risk of our poor neglected cheerdlen not having enough fun in their lives, we also managed to attend our annual neighborhood “Cosmas and Damian” Italian Festival.  Always a hit, and so amazing it’s … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Post Carnival Games

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are walking home from the annual neighborhood carnival around the corner.  The kids run ahead and pause just before home. Gavin:  [Baps ClaraJane with giant big purple ball.] ClaraJane [Screaming]: Gavin … Continue reading →

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My Family at the Democratic UNITY RALLY

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   I had work and could not go, but managed to cajole my Dear Hubsand and Cheerdlen to attend the “UNITY RALLY” with our newly elected U.S. Representative AYANNA PRESSLEY and our U.S. Senator ELIZABETH WARREN!   I … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Key to the City

Posted on 2018/09/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are eating extra peacefully tonight.  Even Mom is not talking, and is just enjoying the sights and sounds of Flamly Eating-In-Peace. [Dishes gently tinkle along with the occasional slurping of clam … Continue reading →

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Back to School! 2nd & 5th Grade

Posted on 2018/09/04 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 4th 2018 Somehow we make it back from camping  in time to get all our preening, prepping and sleeping done in time for a bang up blast back to school.   Daddy Chef too!   Miss Katie, Mizzy, … Continue reading →

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