Monthly Archives: February 2017

Cambridge Affordable Housing Hearing

Posted on 2017/02/28 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 28th 2017 My dearest Oksana, this scintillating post is especially for you. Here is some of what I found at the City Hall hearing about this clause potentially exempting current development projects from having to include 20% as … Continue reading →

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Sibling Tooth Extraction

Posted on 2017/02/28 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Make 3 Dollars in 3 Easy Steps! Monday, February 27th 2017 STEP 1:  Have brother remove your loose tooth with his head (as dramatically reenacted here): STEP 2:  Leave tooth in Tooth Fairy Pillow [TFP] while you … Continue reading →

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USA History Animation – NRA & the KKK

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Our flamly edification continues: A Brief History of the USA – Bolwing for Columbine – Michael Moore [3:14]: 

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Brand New Congress.org

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Sat., February 25th 2017 Today entailed: A kickoff meeting to organize a Boston-area chapter of Brand New Congress.   80% of Americans agree: Congress is broken. Both major parties have proven time and time again that they are either unwilling or unable … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Activism – Feb 2017

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 25th 2017 In today’s activism I’m more of a tourist (again).  Free of work and released from my flamly for a few hours I hopped the bus to Harvard Square and landed smack-dab in the middle of a … Continue reading →

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This Land Is Mine – An Animated History of Palestine

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 25th 2017 An amazing animated history of the war over what I understand to be the Israel/Palestine territory.  I knew that the conflict goes WAY back in history far before the current two seemingly nihilistic foes, but check … Continue reading →

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Hoboin’ at the Hubbards

Posted on 2017/02/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 24th 2017 Winter getaway to invade our friends’ home in New Hampshire! Erin and Skylar take us for a stunning walk in the woods (during which Daddy dips Gavin’s head in the SNOW). Paul leads the kids through … Continue reading →

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At Rise: UGH

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs. Feb. 23rd 2017   At Rise:  The O’s are pulled over in the car polishing off some emergency road-side sandwiches. BOY:  UUUU-GH!!  Can’t we get back on the ROAD already!??! MOM:  Oh?  You mean, ‘Thanks for the great lunch … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Another Word

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs., Feb 23rd 2017 At Rise:  The O’s are driving in the car. MOM:  They should have another word that’s not just for when you’re angry from not having enough access to food. GIRL IN BACKSEAT (5 y/o): HANGRY! MOM:  … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Not a Democracy

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

At Rise: Liberal-Ass Mom is lecturing Smart-Ass Son (~8 y/o). LAM: …This is not a Democracy! When I DISCIPLINE you, with TEACHING, CORRECTING or making a REQUEST, it is your job to RECEIVE, and then use your best judgement.  It … Continue reading →

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