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

In Defense of 5th & 6th Graders

Posted on 2018/09/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018   Amidst all the hubbub from Bob Woodward’s FEAR book detailing the Crazytown White House, it has been noted that our so-called president exhibits an understanding of National Security at about a 5th or 6th grade … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Just Do It

Posted on 2018/09/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018   AT RISE:  After bringing Boy up to date on the prominent extraordinary current events such as: Ayanna Pressley’s historic win in our OWN Congressional District, The GOP trying to bum-rush the Kavenaugh SCOTUS nomination hearing, … Continue reading →

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These Goddesses Right Here

Posted on 2018/09/05 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 5th 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‏Verified account @Ocasio2018  US House candidate, NY-14 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted Justice Democrats Congratulations to my sister in service, @AyannaPressley, on continuing her historic path into Congress tonight. Let’s push together to make Medicare for All, tuition … Continue reading →

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I Watched Fox News

Posted on 2018/09/05 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 5th 2018   After last night’s spectacular win in MY DISTRICT by U.S. Congresswoman-Elect AYANNA PRESSLEY, I felt emboldened and curious enough this morning to give ol’ Faux News a whirl.   And you’ll never guess what I found. … Continue reading →

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Back to School! 2nd & 5th Grade

Posted on 2018/09/04 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 4th 2018 Somehow we make it back from camping  in time to get all our preening, prepping and sleeping done in time for a bang up blast back to school.   Daddy Chef too!   Miss Katie, Mizzy, … Continue reading →

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These Are Not New Ideas

Posted on 2018/09/02 by circuskitchen

September 2nd 2018 My Lady, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “Lays out how Democrats can win.” When I get the chance I should like to transcribe these words. But then you might not see or hear her speak for these two minutes of … Continue reading →

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Rock Painting

Posted on 2018/09/01 by circuskitchen

October 2018 Captured here is merely a humble compendium of ideas I’ve been collecting to paint on rocks I’ve been collecting for the Peace Garden at my kids’ school among other things, into perpetuity.  In my abundantly discretionary time of … Continue reading →

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Got Our Baby Back Baby Back

Posted on 2018/08/27 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 27th 2018 After a week away with Cousin Olivia at Grandma’s in Florida, our niece and Youngest Baby are BACK! 2018-08-27 We Got Our Baby Back Baby Back [55 seconds]:   THANKS GRANDMA!! ♥♥♥♥♥

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That Time When

Posted on 2018/08/26 by circuskitchen

August 26th 2018   “Believe me,” I have a LOT to say about individuals rights to peacefully protest injustice (like NFL players’ highlighting unbridled violence against blacks). That is a post for another day. BUT: You’d THINK that the monkey … Continue reading →

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Mueller’s Indictment Song by James Corden

Posted on 2018/08/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 24th 2018 Truly O.M.G. This inestimable gem was just brought to my attention, and now I bring it to yours; four minutes of pure gold. Robert Mueller’s Indictment Song [3:57]:                 … Continue reading →

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