Monthly Archives: May 2020

AT RISE: Don’t Hate Me

Monday, May 11th 2020 AT RISE:  It’s afternoon of Carona Quarantine Day #59, and the Oberhauser Four are playing D&D (aka: Dungeons and Dragons).  Gavin is DM’ing (aka: He is the Dungeon Master).     It’s been a long day of … Continue reading

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AT RISE: This Red Button

  AT RISE:  Mom and the kids are working on their computers in Le Homeschool. CJ:   How do you spell “DUZ?” MOM:  Um, as in… like, … CJ:  Yeah, like, ‘DOES this red button destroy the world?’ or something like … Continue reading

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Quarantine UkeOke #58 – When You Need Me

Sunday, May 10th 2020 – Mother’s Day – Quarantine Day #58   .         . Song: When You Need Me By: Bruce Springstein .   . 2020-05-10 Quarantine UkeOke #58 – When You Need Me [6:56]: . … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day 2020

Sunday, May 10th 2020 A glorious Mother’s Day; quarantine be damned.   Personalized menu, Brunchy Feast, homemade cards, lovely drinks and painty crafts *all* afternoon with my healthy flamly. . 2020-05-10 CircusKitchen Mother’s Day 2020 [0:45]:   .   Me … Continue reading

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Quarantine UkeOke #57 – Spiderman

Saturday, May 9th 2020 – Quarantine Day #57   .       . Song: Spiderman By: Paul Webster & Bob Harris .   . 2020-05-09 Quarantine UkeOke #57 – Spiderman [3:58]: . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #56 – Teach Your Children feat. ClaraJane

Friday, May 8th 2020 – Quarantine Day #56 .             Song:  Teach Your Children By:  Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young .       2020-05-08 Quarantine UkeOke #56 – Teach Your Children [6:31]:  . . … Continue reading

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Quarantine UkeOke #55 – If U Ever

Thursday, May 7th 2020 – Quarantine Day #55   . .   Song:  If U Ever By: Sinead O’Connor .   . 2020-05-07 Quarantine UkeOke #55 – If U Ever [8:30]: . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #54 – Son of a Preacher Man

Wednesday, May 6th 2020 – Quarantine Day #54 .         . Song:  Son of a Preacher Man By:  Dusty Springfield         . 2020-05-0# Quarantine UkeOke #54 – Son of a Preacher Man [7:19]: . … Continue reading

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Quarantine UkeOke #53 – Rainbow feat. Choice Heckling

Tuesday, May 5th 2020 – Quarantine Day #53   .     . Song: Rainbow By: Jack Johnson   . 2020-05-05 Quarantine UkeOke #53 – Rainbow [6:16]: . . ♥

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Quarantine D&D for Dummies

May 4th 2020   Of all things for a 12 year-old to be obsessed with during a pandemic requiring lockdown, I can’t imagine anything better than Dungeons and Dragons.  Literally the only drawback I can think of to D&D is … Continue reading

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