Tag Archives: Paul

Chef Paul on a Motorcycle in the Caribbean circa 2000

Posted on 2019/06/13 by circuskitchen

Thursday, June 13th 2019 Probably St. Martins, probably circa -2000, while sailing as the chef on educational ships throughout the Caribbean, procuring rations in every port.

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The Elephant’s Shoulder

Posted on 2016/11/23 by circuskitchen

November 22nd 2016   A couple days before Thanksgiving my Dear Hubsand arrives home clutching an array of fresh ingredients loose in his hands; cauliflower, carrots, I don’t know what else.  Being that he is a chef  -THE Chef-  I … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Hall of Face

Posted on 2016/02/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 13th 2016   After the gloriously scenic drive to the Lawrence Hall of Science,             There was also this: 2016-02-13 Lawrence Hall of Face [1min,12secs]:  

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Gingerbread Cousins

Posted on 2015/12/19 by circuskitchen

Saturday, December 19th 2015   Aunt Elizabeth organized a Gingerbread House party for all the kid cousins! Then, TO THE CANDY!                     Now what to do with the sugar high?   … Continue reading →

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Clarksburg Camping – Setting the Stage

Posted on 2015/10/10 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 10th 2015 Come morning we awake to find that we live HERE now: Gavin models one of the adjacent camp sites awaiting our friends.   ClaraJane dares herself to climb a stump:   Paul gets to work with … Continue reading →

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What A Man

Posted on 2014/06/15 by circuskitchen

Dear Hubsend (yes, that’s how we say it in our *Flamly*), aka: DLove: Although I try to tell you all the time, I want you to know how I thrill to the life and love our children are having -every … Continue reading →

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Please Mr. Underwriter, Please

Posted on 2012/09/28 by circuskitchen

Find a way! So… because rent was crushing us, earlier this year I determined that my #1 goal this year was to lower our housing costs. Well, it’s been a challenging journey and a demanding experience so far, but -POSSIBLY- … Continue reading →

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Ali & Anthony’s Wedding

Posted on 2012/06/22 by circuskitchen

What a privilege and joy to be a part of Allison and Anthony’s Wedding this past weekend, at the stunning Salisbury Estate in DesMoines, Iowa. Here is my video synopsis in three and a half minutes, as captured by cell … Continue reading →

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Froot Loops

Posted on 2012/03/24 by circuskitchen

Possibly the all-time favorite video I have ever made. [5mins ,1sec]

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Rocket Guys

Posted on 2012/02/19 by circuskitchen

After earning a whole jar full of marbles for good deeds, Gavin finally got to launch his Daddy’s model rocket.  It was a Sunday in February, although it felt like Spring, Summer and Fall all at the same time.  Enjoy … Continue reading →

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