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

Bernie Sanders: Now Is The Time

Posted on 2019/10/18 by circuskitchen

October 2019 Check out Harry Belafonte:    “When you have an opportunity to tell two black girls to shut up and get off stage and you don’t.  And you shake their hand and you smile and you step to the … Continue reading →

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Tim Black’s Review of Bernie Ad

Posted on 2019/10/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 17th 2019 Rising Up | Bernie 2020 [4:55]:   And this brother here, Tim Black, is not perfect but I’m completely down with him and his take on the evisceration of Bernie by the MSM.   This New … Continue reading →

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#Pelosi

Posted on 2019/10/17 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 17th 2019     ♣

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The Poor are Not Making You Poor

Posted on 2019/10/16 by circuskitchen

October 2019   There’s a lot to say on this topic, but this cartoon just sums it the hell UP. ♣

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The Great Generation’s Great (Dis)illusionment

Posted on 2019/10/14 by circuskitchen

“Happy” Indiginous People’s Day – Monday, October 14th 2019   I am sad that the “Great Generation” is dying off either clinging to antiquated notions of romantic patriotism, or with the painful understanding that their entire lives were lived on … Continue reading →

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Racism and the Military Industrial Complex (Mike Prysner)

Posted on 2019/10/13 by circuskitchen

Early 21st Century: “My name is Mike Prysner. I joined the Army and went for basic training on my eighteenth birthday in June of 2001. I was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division and in March of 2003 I was … Continue reading →

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Mike Prysner’s Anti-War Speech 2010

Posted on 2019/10/12 by circuskitchen

Indiginous People’s Weekend  2019 Here is one of the most perfect speeches I’ve ever heard.  Sadly even more relevant  today than when it was delivered nine years ago. Mike Prysner’s Anti-War Speech 2010 – March Forward [3:26]:   ♠♣♠

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My Son’s Existential Taste in Pop Culture

Posted on 2019/10/11 by circuskitchen

October 11th 2019   Compensating for my own upbringing, I vowed to always tell my kids the truth and keep them informed.  (It seemed a cute little game to just B.S. kids in the 70’s, and stay blithely unaware of … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Free Money!

Posted on 2019/10/09 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 9th 2019 Boy:  “Hey Mom!  Do you have any more FREE MONEY!?” Me:  “Great question honey!  I don’t know; I’ll check!” I go check one more spot in the house there might be some spare change from pockets. … Continue reading →

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CJ Sleepover Time

Posted on 2019/10/06 by circuskitchen

Sat-Sun October 5th-6th 2019   Cops and criminals and patty cake and movies and sleeping bags and pancakes with both chocolate chips AND Nutella, oh my!                Aaaand…. we’re back. Until next time. Hooray … Continue reading →

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