Category Archives: patience

At Rise: SPACE HEADS

Posted on 2019/12/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 21st 2019   AT RISE:  Mom is slowly waking up on Saturday morning to find herself mashed between Dear Hubsand and Dear Daughter ClaraJane. ClaraJane:  [Lying with her head propped up in her hand, whispering to herself]  Darn … Continue reading →

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December 18th 2019 @8:36pm

Posted on 2019/12/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 18th 2019 My phone’s home screen:   ♠

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Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019

Posted on 2019/12/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 16th 2019   2019-12-14 Gingerbread Cousin Day 2019 [1:28]:  https://youtu.be/SuPw1qgdgf8   Thanks Aunt Elizabeth for giving our family this absolutely wonderful tradition for gathering together! ♥

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Hospital Clowning: First Day with Dr. Sweetpea

Posted on 2019/12/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 11th 2019   Animal impressions.  Working with Dr. Sweetpea for the first time today I learn among other things she is excellent at animal impressions.   I mean, her horse may sound like a cat, or her giraffe like … Continue reading →

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OBERHAUSER STORYTIME with Grandpa Paul 2019

Posted on 2019/11/28 by circuskitchen

November 29th 2019   Lordy the man can talk.  Does he have some good stories though! So go on; empty your bladder, grab a snack and get comfy ‘cuz this is gonna take a while.       *    … Continue reading →

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Yoga Suggestions for GrownUp Babies Like Me

Posted on 2019/11/25 by circuskitchen

Some offerings to perhaps help coax someone (I don’t know who)… onto the mat for a change: For “Reducing Anxiety:”   “Hip Openers:”     For “Back Health:”   For “Hip Flexors:”    Hmm… ♥

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Church on Sunday

Posted on 2019/11/24 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 24th 201 On Sunday I return home from my gig to our beautiful (affordable!) condo in the former “Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary” to find; – Dear Hubsand in the kitchen researching how … Continue reading →

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Cascade of Health Care Bills – A Tiny Tale of Bureaucratic Nonsense, Grit, Gratitude and Plain Luck

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   This afternoon I get another surprise: 19 identical envelopes in my mailbox.   Medical bills.  Each for $25. This is bullshit.  Miraculously I have some time so I start ripping them open.  They are for doctor … Continue reading →

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It’s Open Honey, Go Ahead

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 22nd 2019   When the children hop off the yellow school bus this afternoon, us moms are still mid-chat.  Rain is pouring down, so ClaraJane starts trying to physically pry me from the conversation.  And because I have … Continue reading →

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In Your View by Emilie Mover

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Just watch it:     #EmilieMover #InYourView ♥

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