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About circuskitchen

performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

DaddyLove Hubsand – Ice Skating Edition

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 6th 2017 DLove surprised us after school today by suddenly taking us ICE SKATING. I am struck by the contrast to the man I was married to a few years back who was reeling from chemo and whose … Continue reading →

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Trump Loses, Patriots Win – 6 Videos

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 6th 2017 pa·tri·ot ˈpātrēət/ noun 1. a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.  2. a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, especially of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government. • This historic weekend was kicked off by our horrific excuse for a “president” … Continue reading →

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Rules of Resistance

Posted on 2017/02/06 by circuskitchen

February 2017 Some Wise Advice Circulating (from the interweb): 1. Don’t use his name; 2. Remember this is a regime and he’s not acting alone; 3. Do not argue with those who support him–it doesn’t work; 4. Focus on his … Continue reading →

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What We’re Fighting the War For

Posted on 2017/02/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 3rd 2017 Tobin Montessori Winter Concert 2017  Featuring:  Gavin and Miles in 3rd Grade and introducing ClaraJane in Kindergarten!     2017-02-03 Tobin Winter Concert [5:28]:  (And yes, I include our Tobin Pledge Song here in its entirety.)   … Continue reading →

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Gavin Go To Bed

Posted on 2017/02/02 by circuskitchen

February 2nd 2017 aka: Mommy & Gavin working on a bit of comic timing. 2017-02-02 GAVIN TO GO BED [14 seconds]: ♥♥

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Fun in Fascist Times

Posted on 2017/02/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 2nd 2017 Einstein & Wiesel   Although I have lost patience with people who still only talk -and post- exclusively about THEMSELVES, for the sake of mental health we all still need to have a little fun sometimes.  To … Continue reading →

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Dragon Gavin What Time is It?

Posted on 2017/02/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 1st 2017   Because we had a schedule conflict with Gavin’s Taekwondo class today, we had the idea to ask if he could serve as an assistant teacher in ClaraJane’s class.  The teachers said yes! 2017-02-01 DRAGON GAVIN … Continue reading →

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Muslim Travel Ban Protest – BOSTON CHANTS & SIGNS

Posted on 2017/01/29 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 29th 2017 After last night’s incredible protests at international airports all over the country in response to the unconscionable detainments of citizens from these new arbitrarily “banned” countries, a judge “stayed” that executive order, and today is a … Continue reading →

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First They Came for the Muslims

Posted on 2017/01/29 by circuskitchen

  … and we said, “NOT ON OUR F*CKING WATCH!” Saturday, January 28th 2017 So this is already happening.  On Friday (1/27/17) F*cking Chumpity-Dumbass Dumphead literally ordered a ban on Muslims from entering the country! See:  http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/01/trump-order-170129030842119.html Trump signed the … Continue reading →

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When Cousin Clayton Comes to Town

Posted on 2017/01/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 25th 2017 Yippee!  Cousin Clayton was in town for his yob, and graced us with his company for an evening filled with the type of sweet magic you experience in his presence. 2017-01-25 When Cousin Clayton Comes to … Continue reading →

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