A Tail of Three Kitties

Posted on 2021/02/08 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 8th 2021

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My Monday Morning.

Aka; “Getting Up Is Hard To Do.”

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My bed runneth over.

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Adventures in Food: Paul’s Superbowl Spread

Posted on 2021/02/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 7th 2021

He spread a tarp over the ottoman so we could crouch around at the base of the Altar (TV).

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The little pulled-pork sandwiches on sweet hawaiian rolls were so amazing; to be honest they reminded me of a dim sum dish.

Anyway, we gorged ourselves shamelessly until we were full.

Daddy scoffed and said, “Really? Those were just the appetizers. Alright I guess I don’t have to make any more food then!”

Although I did see a batch of adorable tiny pig-in-a-blankets floating around at some point later between all of the commercials and the Tom Brady.

Thanks as always Chef Paul DaddyLove!

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Puppy Gets Mad at Hiccups

Posted on 2021/02/06 by circuskitchen

February 6th 2021

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What a treat to get emails with content like this from your own child.

Dog gets angry at his own hiccups [0:17]:

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Adventures in Food: Tortellini a la CJ

Posted on 2021/02/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 3rd 2021

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Just a Unicorn Chef on Rollerskates, and the tortellini she made.

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Daddy might have “helped a little bit.”

Butt seriously CJ did the heavy lifting on this.

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👩‍🍳

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Hospital Clowning: A Tribute to Beards with Dick Monday

Posted on 2021/02/01 by circuskitchen

January 2021

This may be among the greatest work by our illustrious Laughter League director, Dick Monday.

Probably my favorite anyway.

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A Tribute to Beards [4:33]:

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A New England January Sky

Posted on 2021/01/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 31st 2021

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For Manmeat:

With love,

~NATCPW

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2021-01-31 A New England January Sky [0:56]:

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Adventures in Food: Sushi Saturday

Posted on 2021/01/30 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 30th 2021

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Sushi a la Maison

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2021-01-31 Sushi Saturday [0:39]:

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And this sushi meal also came with the debut of ClaraJane’s Boredom Busting Pan Bread!

ClaraJane’s Boredom-Busting Pan Bread

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At Rise: But I Didn’t

Posted on 2021/01/30 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 30th 2021

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Peter Parker and Flash Cat; doing basically nothing.

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AT RISE: Mom has found two cats snuggling together in a cute position on the bed.

MOM: [Yells to other room.] Guys? I’m sorry but I have a #LookAtThatCat.

CJ: [Enters bedroom, squeals.] Awwwww. Take a picture! Take a picture!

MOM: Fine. [Starts taking pictures; click click click.] Wait. [Stops.] Dang it! I don’t need any more pictures of cats. [Looks at CJ.] Why didn’t you stop me!?

CJ: [Giggling.] But I didn’t!

MOM: I know; that’s the problem!

CJ: Well what do you want from me? I didn’t do it!

MOM: Well that’s just great. Thanks a LOT.

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Darth Snowflake joins the action.

SCENE.

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AT RISE: Hey, You’re Pretty Cool

Posted on 2021/01/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 28th 2021

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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 headphones, tosses them on desk.] Hey! [Walks over to mom.] You’re pretty cool! [Bends over to hug mom around shoulders.]

MOM: [Engrossed in writing an email.]. Wha… huh?

BOY: [Releases hug, starts walking away.] And that’s the highest honor I can bestow upon you. [Pause.] And now I’m going to take a Big Dump!

MOM: Oh! Well, ok then!

BOY: [Heads into bathroom.]. And I’m going to use YOUR bathroom too. So ha HA! [Slams door, but softly.]

SCENE.

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Condo Times: January 2021

Posted on 2021/01/28 by circuskitchen

January 28th 2021

I don’t know if it’s ever easy being a condo board member.

Making this newsletter for example, was -to me- a lot of work.

But it was still the easiest part of *this* day on the board!

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Imperfectly onward we go… believing in possibilities and keeping them open… when possible!

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