Category Archives: science

Baby’s First Opthomalogic

Posted on 2021/03/25 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 25th 2021 . We’re having a high-maintenance theme to ClaraJane’s week. Today’s flavor is ophthalmology. . Long story short, girlfriend is nearsighted in her left eye, sees perfectly through her right, and has two totally healthy eyeballs; just … Continue reading →

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We Needed the Tonic of Walden Ice Again

Posted on 2021/03/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 12th 2021 . . 2021-03-12 Walden Ice Tonic [0:52]: . . . As before, we are thoroughly impressed. . #WaldenPond #HenryDavidThoreau

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Vetting Cats in Triplicate

Posted on 2021/03/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 11th 2021 . On this much-anticipated day, we load three cats into a bag and haul them off to the Cambridge Cat Clinic. Because Covid precautions prevent my daughter from accompanying me and the cats beyond the front … Continue reading →

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The Tonic of Walden Ice

Posted on 2021/03/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 7th 2021 Unable to tolerate another day around the house, I insist we go out into nature *somewhere.* Being big dumb novices with no planning, I choose an easy target; walk around Walden Pond. Daddy contracts a sudden … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane Cooking Cookies with Her Class

Posted on 2021/02/12 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 12th 2021 . . Today marks the third time ClaraJane’s 4th + 5th grade class has made cookies “together.” . The recipe is “Jam Ribbon Cookies,” although CJ made hers with chocolate. Here it is: COOKIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2C … Continue reading →

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400 Lights, 400,000 Lives

Posted on 2021/01/19 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, January 19th 2020 Biden-Harris Inaguration Eve . . I was unprepared for such a display of dignity, class, caring, recognition, commemoration, grief, honor, hope, beauty… and determination. *

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Hospital Clowning: Clown Dogs

Posted on 2020/11/06 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 6th 2020 Join us as Dr. Sweetpea, Dr. Be Bopper and special guest star Dr. CJ share their vast knowledge about DOGS! . 2020-11-06 Drs. Sweetpea & Be Bopper & DOGS [4:04]: . #LaughterLeague #BostonChildrensHospital #PawPrints #Dogs *

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Girl Makes Way for Piano

Posted on 2020/11/03 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 2nd 2020 Preparing the new Music Corner! . . Special thanks to my sister Amanda for helping make this painting possible! 💕 . . . And finally, time for the reveal. [To be continued…] 🎵

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Back to School Night – Pandemic Style

Posted on 2020/10/29 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 28th 2020 I don’t expect this post to be so interesting to others, as hopefully a useful reference for our family. With that, here we go: . Ways To See Work Assigments (include but are not limited to): … Continue reading →

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You Can Be ABC’s

Posted on 2020/10/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 28th 2020 Here is a some bright-ass sunshine for ya on what is right now a dark cloudy day. #YouCanBeABCs from Sam – 6 year old raps about careers A through Z [2:30]: Quite probably the most remarkable 2&1/2 … Continue reading →

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