Category Archives: patience

Evidence They Get Along: Peace Begins

Posted on 2017/12/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, December 12th 2017 At the risk of bragging overmuch about my kids… I choose this moment to share the fact that for years I have been accumulating what I call “Evidence They Get Along.”  It’s a file on my … Continue reading →

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A Short Walk in the Snow

Posted on 2017/12/10 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 10th 2017 Apparently my son had an incident where he was carrying the recycling downstairs when the paper bag ripped open and spilled its contents all over the stair well.  From what he told me it was pretty … Continue reading →

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QUIET P.O.O.P.S

Posted on 2017/11/18 by circuskitchen

November 18th 2017 The one time the P.O.O.P.s were quiet. 2017-11-18 QUIET POOPS [1:19]:   ♥

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Hospital Clowning: Pillow Talk

Posted on 2017/11/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 16th 2017 Sometimes our reconnaissance about a potential patient gets overridden by the parent. We get notes from the Child Life Specialist on every floor with a run-down of the patients that day; name, age, gender, anything significant … Continue reading →

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New iPhone Sample Movie

Posted on 2017/11/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 13th 2017 Yesterday my phone took a swan dive to its final demise. I seem particularly talented at dropping and breaking cell phones. Especially for a juggler. Determined to get proper protection this time, I hauled off to … Continue reading →

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Sibling Conflict: Alternative Strategies

Posted on 2017/11/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 3rd 2017 Helping my kids cultivate a positive relationship with each other is basically my #1 priority in life.  As such I’m always collecting Evidence They Get Along.  I’m also coaching them -intervening & meddling if you will- … Continue reading →

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DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE

Posted on 2017/10/26 by circuskitchen

October ~26th 2017 2017 10 DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE [24 seconds]:   ♥♥ #ClaraJane   #Daddy Daughter Dance

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Tutor Treason

Posted on 2017/10/22 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 22nd 2017   I don’t really know WHAT I did wrong while trying to support ClaraJane in tackling her Math Journal, but she certainly let me know WHEN.   “Great strategy honey!  Though doesn’t your teacher need to … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Workshop Day

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

October 16th-18th 2017 Was SO looking forward to the first workshop day with my new hospital clown team mates.  And it WAS wonderful.  And I LOVE them.  Especially every single one of them! And our team therapist, and most of … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Back to Clown School with Jeff Smithson

Posted on 2017/10/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 17th 2017 As I continue explorations into this new realm of performing, and after my first workshop with the Laughter League team yesterday and getting to know my newest favorite colleague, what do I find but his TED … Continue reading →

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