Category Archives: parenting

The Pineapple Project

Posted on 2020/02/18 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 17th 2020 Had the privilege of bringing the kids to a library show of a colleague/friend, Mal, who performs “The Pineapple Project” with a co-creator & performer. It’s about two children playing together and navigating their gender roles. … Continue reading →

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Saturday @Home ‘Cuz No Gigs

Posted on 2020/02/15 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 15th 2020 . Boy wants a fancy skewer for his V8 …too. . #Happy@Home . Also, I don’t remember why I was down on the floor, but I must have looked comfortable.

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Boomer’s Second Day – Health and Housing

Posted on 2020/02/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Boomer Goes to the Doctor. . 2)  Habitat Sorted, for now. . 3)  Boomer seems happy. . 4)  We still have a problem (two actually). . It only took one $97 healthy checkup to … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary: A Love Story in Three Frames.

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . 1)  Bun meets Cat. 2)  Bun woos Cat. 3)  Bun loses Cat. . . The End. . Note:  No animals were harmed in the making of this love story.  Neither was any love made, unfortunately. … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diary Reboot: Introducing “Boomer!”

Posted on 2020/02/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 13th 2020 . Now HERE’S something NOBODY NEEDS:   A New Bunny. . Yes it’s true, our brood of animals just grew from FIVE to SIX.  The freecycle Facebook group in my town had this bunny who needs a … Continue reading →

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2020 Atlanta Juggling Festival Trip in GIFs

Posted on 2020/02/10 by circuskitchen

February 7-8-9 2020 THANK YOU ATLANTA GROUNDHOG JUGGLING FESTIVAL: Where legends and novices are equals in the Art of Play! . 1) Anticipation . 2)  Finally there! . 3)  Gavin’s first unicycle lesson, courtesy of Jonathan Perry . 4)  Lucy … Continue reading →

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CJ Travel (B)log: The Wait at the Gate

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 7th 2020 I love when my kids journal during a trip. At the risk of jinxing it, this one was spontaneous and unprompted (by me). . One day -even this day- I may pay dearly for posting this. … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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Kids in Cars with My Sister and Me

Posted on 2020/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 31st 2020 Although I spend most of this day with our Mom, it is my sister and our kids whose pictures I capture (even if by video chat).   Here is my sister going somewhere with her little kids: … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Triple Cat Stack

Posted on 2020/01/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 27th 2019 . AT RISE: The kids are home after school and mom is showing them this photo. Mom: You guys, check this out.  Look what I had next to me today! ClaraJane: [Covers her mouth and squeals … Continue reading →

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