Category Archives: patience

At Rise: UGH

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs. Feb. 23rd 2017   At Rise:  The O’s are pulled over in the car polishing off some emergency road-side sandwiches. BOY:  UUUU-GH!!  Can’t we get back on the ROAD already!??! MOM:  Oh?  You mean, ‘Thanks for the great lunch … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Another Word

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs., Feb 23rd 2017 At Rise:  The O’s are driving in the car. MOM:  They should have another word that’s not just for when you’re angry from not having enough access to food. GIRL IN BACKSEAT (5 y/o): HANGRY! MOM:  … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around the Lake by Olivia

Posted on 2017/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 22nd 2017 While in Plymouth with family over break my 12 y/o niece Olivia was teaching herself one of my favorite hobbies;  VIDEO EDITING! After a couple random whimsical productions, she sent me this touching piece about walking her … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How To Paint-Clean a Sink

Posted on 2017/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 21st 2017 Instructional Video by ClaraJane:  How to Paint/Clean a Sink 2017-02-21 HOW TO PAINT CLEAN A SINK by ClaraJane [:59]: Now you know. ♥

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DaddyLove Hubsand – Ice Skating Edition

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 6th 2017 DLove surprised us after school today by suddenly taking us ICE SKATING. I am struck by the contrast to the man I was married to a few years back who was reeling from chemo and whose … Continue reading →

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Rules of Resistance

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

February 2017 Some Wise Advice Circulating (from the interweb): 1. Don’t use his name; 2. Remember this is a regime and he’s not acting alone; 3. Do not argue with those who support him–it doesn’t work; 4. Focus on his … Continue reading →

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Women’s March on Washington – Aerial View!

Posted on 2017/01/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 21st 2017 No words to describe it, this 36 second video will have to do. 2017-01-21 Women’s March on Washington Aerial View!:   On this historic day we can say, we -my dear boy and I and nearly … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: This Land is Your Land

Posted on 2017/01/19 by circuskitchen

by Woodie Guthrie – Lyrics  #Ukulele REFRAIN: This land is your land, this land is my land From the California to the New York Island From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf stream waters This land was made for you … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Plant a Money Tree

Posted on 2017/01/09 by circuskitchen

January 6th 2017 ClaraJane’s Instructional Video series continues. 2017-01-06 HOW TO PLANT A DOLLAR TREE BY CLARAJANE [1:39]:  Now you know. Stay tuned for the right and wrong way to curtsy!  (o: #Sacajawea  

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CircusKitchen 2017++ Aspirations

Posted on 2017/01/05 by circuskitchen

January 2017 An index of aspirations inspired by 2017 (posted for reference here so I can find them). 1)  Screen & review documentary/historical movie ~monthly. e.g.: IN THEATRES:  Hidden Figures, Allegience, Screenagers*  *(just got tix!!!)  OLIVER STONE: Untold History of the U.S. KEN … Continue reading →

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