Category Archives: travel

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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AT RISE: Go Ahead and Be Embarrassed Then

Posted on 2021/03/07 by circuskitchen

. AT RISE: Mom and the kids are pulling into the parking lot of Walden Pond. MOM: Look kids, I want you to know this is not just a beautiful destination. It’s also historically significant. A man once made a … Continue reading →

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A New England January Sky

Posted on 2021/01/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 31st 2021 . For Manmeat: With love, ~NATCPW . 2021-01-31 A New England January Sky [0:56]: . *

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Un-Installing tRump

Posted on 2021/01/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 20th 2020: Biden-Harris Inauguration Day . . For realz, this is what I woke up to today: . . Pinching myself. And saying; “BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!” 👋

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Condo Bike Day!

Posted on 2020/10/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 17th 2020 This Condo “BIKE DAY!” I organized turned out better than I could have hoped. In addition to purging, organizing and cleaning the whole bike parking section of the garage, we also habilitated a bunch of kids … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Mountain Mystery

Posted on 2020/10/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 11th 2020 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are sitting on a log in the sun on a mountain eating sandwiches for lunch break during their hike through a technicolor tapestry of New England fall foliage. A gentle breeze … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce!

Posted on 2020/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 8th 2020 Because of the pandemic this year, I couldn’t visit my dad for his 80th Birthday. Hope yeh enjoyed this video instead: 2020-09-08 Happy Birthday Grandpa Bruce! [0:43]: ❤️💕❤️💕❤️

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At Rise: At Least Have Something Good, Mom

Posted on 2020/08/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 27th 2020 AT RISE: Due to ever-changing Covid conditions, it suddenly turns out that *right now* is the best time for Daddy and Gavin to leave for their hiking trip instead of next week. All packed and ready … Continue reading →

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CAMPING: BOOBs @Shawme Crowell State Forest

Posted on 2020/08/06 by circuskitchen

Sunday August 2nd – Thursday August 6th 2020   2020-08 BOOB Camping @Shawme Crowell State Forest [8:17]:   . . . . . BOOBs!  Let’s do it again soon. . ♥♥♥♥

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CJ RIDES

Posted on 2020/07/20 by circuskitchen

July 20th 2020   I’ll be danged. ClaraJane received a proper bike for the first time ever AND learned to ride it, all in one day. Thank you Lorin, Jen & Olivia for giving her the bike.  We LOVE it! … Continue reading →

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