Category Archives: parenthood

ClaraJane’s Tattoo Parlour, Revisited

Posted on 2015/11/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 20th 2015 In a time when my awareness has become particularly sensitive to the intrusion of technology and commercialism in our lives, and when I am in calm but passionate pursuit of Mindfulness and making peace with the … Continue reading →

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Spine Lady – She’s *Baaack*

Posted on 2015/11/20 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 20th 2015 She’s *back*!  (See what I did there?) Yesterday we successfully extricated mom from the hospital.  Here she is saying fond goodbyes, with Bonnie -the invaluable stalwart friend- by her side.   At this point Mom is … Continue reading →

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Tooth Monster

Posted on 2015/11/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 12th 2015 In place of Gavin’s lost upper front and center tooth, the new one growing in is so big it’s been knocking the adjacent one askew.  Finally dangling from sinew, the askew one came out yesterday on the … Continue reading →

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Oxygen Mask

Posted on 2015/11/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 13th 2015   We are blessed by friends and family sending in their support to mom and to us, often with reminders to take care of the caregiver.  I’m not the caregiver, because mom has a nonstop stream … Continue reading →

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Knock Knock Sleepyhead

Posted on 2015/11/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 4th 2015 Upon arriving home in the late afternoon. 2015-11-04 ClaraJane’s Ruse [37 seconds]:    

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – Trick or Treat

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 31st 2015 This is the face Gavin maintained all through the conclusion of our Trick-or-Treating that night.  I’ve never seen him smile like that.  It was so goofy and cute all I could say is, “Careful don’t break your … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2015 – Fenway Park

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 31st 2015; 1-5pm Before the melee, Fenway!     It was my honor and pleasure -as ever- to work Fenway Park this Halloween, especially with so much of my family swinging by to partake.   Here I am … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – The Day Before

Posted on 2015/10/31 by circuskitchen

Friday,  October 30th 2015 You’d never know it’s only the day BEFORE Halloween, starting with the Halloween Party at School:   Gavin and Miles test out their Sparring Ninja & Gladiator costumes, while the Ladybug and Warrior Girl snuggle.  Or … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN 2015 – Feeling Spooky

Posted on 2015/10/29 by circuskitchen

October 29th 2015 In The Spirit!                                   “I’m Evil” she says:             Speaking of artwork, here is a piece … Continue reading →

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Pumkin Dash

Posted on 2015/10/29 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 29th 2015 The kids’ gym teacher, Ms. S., puts on a special theme related physical activity every month, and today Daddy & I were lucky enough to peek at ClaraJane’s participation in the “Pumpkin Dash” extravaganza. (Sorry that … Continue reading →

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