Category Archives: parenthood

$1,000 Day-Date with My Daughter

Posted on 2016/08/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 1st 2016 Over the weekend ClaraJane had Daddy help her count and organize all the money around the house she could get her hands on.   $22.31 to be exact, and she is *dying* to take it to … Continue reading →

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Laybag Times – Philly Edition

Posted on 2016/07/27 by circuskitchen

July 25-27th 2016 The Laybag… it’s a bean bag, it’s a hammock, it’s a floaty thing.  New to our flamly this summer for $32 bucks, we keep using it over and over.  It defies description and speaks for itself.   … Continue reading →

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Phillin’ the Bern with my Kids – 2016

Posted on 2016/07/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 24th – Thursday, July 28th 2016 Remembering the incomparable experience of protesting the 2016 Democratic National Convention with my kids in Philadelphia. Those were the days   I will ALWAYS relish these days where the ENTIRE city was … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go Philly

Posted on 2016/07/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 23rd 2016 With our clothes, groceries and ideals packed, it’s Go Time!   But alas I’m bringing ankle-biters on this revolutionary mission, so we go when we go.   We believe Bernie Sanders represents the best interests of … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Fifth Birthday!

Posted on 2016/07/11 by circuskitchen

July 11th 2016 2016-07-11 ClaraJane’s Fifth Birthday [7:18]:   Where the new five year old starts her day with kitten, fairies, a stuffed animal convention and TWO grandmothers, Bubble Wow & Grandma Z!   Birthday breakfast of decorate-your-own pancakes & … Continue reading →

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Camping Lovells Island

Posted on 2016/07/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th – Friday, July 1st 2016 2016-06-29 Camping Lovell’s Island [4:43]:     To reiterate:                                     Yes, we pledge to; “Continue … Continue reading →

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The Face that Broke My Internet

Posted on 2016/06/29 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 29th 2016 During our first day camping Lovell’s Island, Boy records his face on my phone.  Between smitten and curious, I try uploading the short video directly to blog  (after all there is a button for that).   Before long … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Ballet Day

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 22nd 2016   Immediately after the last day of school, ClaraJane and I steal across town to her FIRST BALLET CLASS EVER!  Her excitement is driving the train, and the pleasure is so palpable I tumble strait into … Continue reading →

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Tobin Montessori Room 283

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 2016 Assembled here for convenience, in reverse chronological order, are all my posts about ClaraJane’s adventures in Room 283 at Tobin Montessori, in one clickable list.  Enjoy! 2017-01-11 ClaraJane’s 5.5th Birthday Walk 2016-06-16 Drumlin Farm Field Trip 2016-06-13 ClaraJane’s 5th … Continue reading →

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Commencement Commitments – These are the Dyes

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  June 21st 2016 Of all the things happening now somehow I dial into this one;   Solstice is here, the kids and Paul have ONE MORE DAY of school tomorrow, I’m endowed with gigs aplenty.  After a 4-show gig this … Continue reading →

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