Category Archives: work-life balance

All Dressed Up and No Show To Go

Posted on 2018/01/28 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 28th 2018 My show this morning didn’t happen afterall.  There was a scheduling mixup.  Here is me all dressed up and at the theatre with no show happening. Unless you count the sweet older gentleman who pulled off … Continue reading →

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There’s Only One Word For That

Posted on 2018/01/28 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 28th 2018 AT RISE:  Mamma is next to ClaraJane’s bath combing out sections of her profoundly tangled hair.  It is almost time for Mamma to get in costume for her juggling show today. Mom:  So, there’s this beautiful … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s Playdate

Posted on 2018/01/27 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 27th 2018 By some series of miracles;  I decoded some clues about who my six year old’s friends are , that she’d like to have them over to play, how to reach their parents, REACHED them, they replied, … Continue reading →

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Touchnote: Stand Up Guy

Posted on 2018/01/24 by circuskitchen

Post January 20th 2017 At the risk of bragging, and reticent as I am to use the term, it is no secret I am PROUD of my young son and his political activism thus far.  He is the reason we … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: You Never Know

Posted on 2018/01/18 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 18th 2018 Today we gowned up all the way three times.  That’s three times more than I ever have before.  Twice were for rooms that we almost blew by until curiosity revealed a situation ripe for Hospital Clowning.  … Continue reading →

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Meeting of the Noses: ClaraJane and Dr. Dazzle

Posted on 2018/01/15 by circuskitchen

January 15th 2018 The fateful meeting of two very special ladies! 2018-01-15 ClaraJane and Dr. Dazzle [0:54]: ♥♥

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3 Minute Mindfulness

Posted on 2018/01/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, January 9th 2017 I know I really need Mindfulness.  The World does in fact.   And somehow I resist practicing it all the time.  But today upon arriving at work I followed this simple 3 minute exercise, and it was … Continue reading →

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Morning Bed Monkeys

Posted on 2018/01/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 7th 2018 A simple sampling of a classic weekend morning in the Flamly Bed. When I open my eyes this unicorn is showing me a creation she just made:   Then things start getting rowdy. 2018-01-07 MORNING BED … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 2018 – CircusKitchen Partay Style

Posted on 2018/01/01 by circuskitchen

2018-01-01 Everyone did their best to stay up ’til the ball dropped.  (o: 2018-01-01 HNY CircusKitchen Partay Style [0:31]:  ♥

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Camping: Frosty Mountain Getaway

Posted on 2017/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27th-30th 2017, Brownsfield Maine @ FROST MOUNTAIN YURTS 2017-12-30 FROST MOUNTAIN GETAWAY [5:09]:   More to say on this, but in a word: Heaven!  

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