Category Archives: work-life balance

Pussyhats for the Resistance

Posted on 2017/01/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 18th 2017 As we brace ourselves for an unthinkable inau-gag!-guration of an unspeakably inappropriate and unqualified person for [*cough*] U.S. President this Friday, we are also busy preparing ourselves for the “unprecedented” historic Women’s March on Saturday. One amazing symbol that … Continue reading →

Posted in education, faith, making art, mental health, politics, work-life balance | Leave a comment

Magic Ballet Backgammon Day

Posted on 2017/01/10 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, January 10th 2017 Some days it’s even more amazing to live in the People’s Republic of Cambridge than others.  And on this day when congress is vetting the first of the Orangutan-elect’s revolting cabinet picks (e.g.; a notorious racist … Continue reading →

Posted in domestic life, education, faith, family, Friendship, health, music, parenthood, politics, work-life balance | Leave a comment

CircusKitchen: TIME+MONEY

Posted on 2017/01/09 by circuskitchen

January 2017 Another index-in-progress tool for my own use in an effort to anticipate demands on the two most omni-present and pervasive parameters on our lives:  TIME + MONEY. •TIME:                       … Continue reading →

Posted in art, domestic life, money, parenthood, work, work-life balance | Tagged , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in domestic life, education, faith, making art, marriage, mental health, money, patience, work, work-life balance | 1 Comment

My Pizzeria Birthday 2016

Posted on 2017/01/04 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 26th 2016 For my birthday this year, family graciously came to dinner at Pizzeria Regina where I work for kids night, including Aunt Jane Ann from Dallas!  It was a win-win-win and everyone (save for my poor suffering hubsand) … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, family, food, Friendship, health, love, making art, marriage, parenthood, patience, work, work-life balance | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Mohawk Cabining – December 2016

Posted on 2016/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 28th-30th 2016   Oh yes we did!  Thought we were “camping.”  Turns out we were “glamping.”  In a cabin.  In Heaven. (aka: Mohawk Trail State Forest!) 2016-12-30 Mohawk Cabining [4:30]:             

Posted in camping, childhood, domestic life, family, fight, health, love, nature, parenthood, work-life balance | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Perfection

Posted on 2016/12/04 by circuskitchen

December 2016 Moving forward imperfectly (my favorite way, because there is no other way), this bulldog is the personification of indomitable spirit. That his struggles don’t even bother him makes him a perfect clown. Fat Bulldog Trying to Get on … Continue reading →

Posted in comedy, education, faith, fight, health, love, mental health, Mindfulness, nature, work-life balance | 1 Comment

Julia Julia Julia

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 20th 2016 By a turn of fate I neither understand nor question, Dear Hubsand and I procured babysitting for both Saturday AND Sunday night this weekend, which is most notable for the fact that is exactly two more … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, comedy, faith, family, love, parenthood, work-life balance | Tagged , | 1 Comment

#NoDAPL National Day of Action

Posted on 2016/11/16 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 15th 2016 In response to the CONTINUED unlawful development of the Dakota Access Pipeline through indigenous land by the shameful Energy Transfer Partners Company*, a National Day of Action has been called by the Water Protectors at Standing … Continue reading →

Posted in education, fight, health, Uncategorized, work-life balance | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ice Skating Lessons

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Oh joy!  Oh rapture! On this ordinarily high-demand day, instead of a GIG between gigs, I had a GAP.  On weekends it is my utmost pleasure any time I get to do regular banal stuff like other … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, education, Friendship, parenthood, work-life balance | Leave a comment