Category Archives: work-life balance

Adventures in Food: Sushi Saturday

Posted on 2021/01/30 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 30th 2021 . . 2021-01-31 Sushi Saturday [0:39]: . . . And this sushi meal also came with the debut of ClaraJane’s Boredom Busting Pan Bread! .

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AT RISE: Hey, You’re Pretty Cool

Posted on 2021/01/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 28th 2021 . AT RISE: Mom is working at the table. Boy gets up from his computer desk nearby. It’s been quite the day in the Distance Learning Environment and it’s quitting time. BOY: [Stands up, takes off … Continue reading →

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Pet Chronicles: Fat Cat

Posted on 2021/01/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 25th 2021 . I am a pet owner who just paid $130 to be told my cat is not, in fact, sick. . He’s just FAT. . I know how this happened. On Thanksgiving this past year is … Continue reading →

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Post-Insurrection Meditation Exercise

Posted on 2021/01/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 11th 2020 . Inspired by these words below here, on this day I signed up for an online meditation thing. . This person Dr. Amanda Kemp is someone whose black voice I’d like to tune to, and amplify … Continue reading →

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SPLOOP AMONG US

Posted on 2021/01/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 9th 2020 . I organized something that I don’t know what it is! There is an online video game called “Among Us” that is some kind of social “whodunnit” sleuth kind of experience you can do with others. … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Home School Helper

Posted on 2020/12/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 17th 2020 AT RISE: CJ is at her Distance Learning school desk at home, starting to type on her Chromebook. Mom is sitting next to her. MOM: OK, are you all set? CJ: Mm-hmm. MOM: Do you need … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Movie of My Life

Posted on 2020/12/13 by circuskitchen

Sunday, December 13th 2020 I’m sorry but right now this is the Best. Christmas. Movie. Of my life. Every Parent at Christmas (by The Holderness Family) [4:06]: *

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Homeschool Headmistress: Cookie Day

Posted on 2020/11/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 25th 2020 Today is holiday cookie baking day in my daughter’s class. The teacher and all the kids are a joyful cacophony together from their respective kitchens on Google meet, and even Big Brother jumps in on the … Continue reading →

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Fun with ClaraJane: Adventures in Hair

Posted on 2020/11/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 17th 2020 . In “celebration” of ClaraJane “catching up” to her 4th Grade distance learning schoolwork this fall, we fulfill her long-standing wish to dye her hair. . 2020-11-17 CJ’S Hair Adventure [1:13]: . . . Voila. *

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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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