Category Archives: patience

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 →

Posted in art, border family separation, childhood, comedy, domestic life, evidence they get along, faith, family, global inequity, health, love, making art, mental health, money, parenthood, parenting, patience, siblings, travel, work, work-life balance | 1 Comment

At Rise: Thanks for the Grub Bub

Posted on 2020/01/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 26th 2020   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are gathered around another beautiful supper by DaddyLove. ClaraJane:  [Munching away.]  Thank you Daddy for this wonderful food. DLove:  You’re welcome. Mom:  Thanks for saying so, Honey. ClaraJane:  PFFFFTTT.  [Big, … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, CJ Sez, comedy, domestic life, family, food, forgiveness, health, love, mental health, music, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience, Performing Life | Leave a comment

While I’ve Been Away

Posted on 2020/01/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th – Friday, January 24th So here I am at a medical clown conference in Dallas, Texas, away from my precious flamly for eight days this week, and it is my daughter –with Daddy’s help– who is heart-beating … Continue reading →

Posted in art, border family separation, childhood, comedy, cousins, education, faith, family, fighting Fascism, forgiveness, health, juggling, Laughter League, learning, love, making art, marriage, mental health, Mindfulness, money, music, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience, Performing Life, school, Secret Juggler, travel, ukeoke, ukulele, work, work-life balance | Leave a comment

Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Posted on 2020/01/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 17th 2019 8!year-old, third grade ClataJane. . Bestdaddyever Look daddy I can write your name in cursive: Paul. I can write mama to: Jenny. Gavin. Ta da! love, ClaraJane . Oh my heart, child. Love you infinity amount, … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, CJ Sez, education, family, health, learning, love, mental health, parenthood, parenting, patience, Performing Life, school, work | Tagged | Comments Off on Look Daddy I Can Write Cursive

Political Action: Peace Rally Against War with Iran

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019     On this night, Dear Hubsand and I got our family over to Harvard Square to join the national protest of tRump’s escalation with Iran.  For a Thursday evening in early January –outside in 23·F … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, faith, family, fight, fighting Fascism, global inequity, history, mental health, money, parenthood, parenting, patience, politics, racial injustice, Religious Hypocrisy, Social Democracy, social justice, Socialism?, The Progressive Movement, tragedy, travel, work-life balance | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Darling Daughter: Despair and Delight

Posted on 2020/01/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 3rd 2019 That time when Australia is burning and the illegitimate fascist Liar-in-Chief is fomenting war in the Middle East and your house is trashed and your foundations are slipping, but you are a mom and your most … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, family, health, learning, love, mental health, parenthood, parenting, patience, school, siblings, tragedy, Uncategorized, work, work-life balance | 1 Comment

The ClaraJane Smolder

Posted on 2019/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 30th 2019   Woe unto ye who dare gaze upon it! 2019-12-30 The ClaraJane Smolder [0:31]:  .   ♣

Posted in art, camping, childhood, CJ Sez, comedy, family, food, health, love, making art, mental health, parenthood, patience, travel | Leave a comment

My Daughter’s Painted Face

Posted on 2019/12/28 by circuskitchen

For the ages. 💕 December 2019 < Mary’s 5th BDP

Posted in animals, art, childhood, CJ Sez, comedy, evidence they get along, face painting, faith, family, fight, Friendship, health, learning, love, making art, mental health, parenthood, parenting, patience, Performing Life, Secret Juggler, work, work-life balance | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Crystal Science with ClaraJane

Posted on 2019/12/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 26th 2019 Having been born a couple hours after Christmas, my birthday is always nothing if not post-apocalyptic. Today is no exception. However, as the boys slept in, my daughter made me coffee and invited me to assist … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, domestic life, education, family, health, learning, love, mental health, Mindfulness, nature, parenthood, parenting, patience | Comments Off on Crystal Science with ClaraJane

At Rise: Patient, Hungry Boy

Posted on 2019/12/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 21st 2019 At Rise: The Oberhausers are out to a fancy restaurant with cousins and Pops. The orders are in and no food has yet hit the table. Daddy: [nibbling the tiny garnish off the bamboo skewer from … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, cousins, domestic life, faith, family, food, grandparenthood, health, learning, love, mental health, money, parenthood, patience | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment