Category Archives: activism

*New* Inoculation for CoronaVirus!

Posted on 2020/03/05 by circuskitchen

Feb/Mar 2020 STEP ONE: . Iranian actor Danial musically shows how to wash your hands [1:01]:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgaL-XV_7BM . . STEP TWO:   . . Seriously. . ♠    

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Grit and Perseverance with the Rather Enlightened Jim Carey

Posted on 2020/03/05 by circuskitchen

  The Power of Positivity with Jim Carey:    ♥  

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Primary Voting 2020

Posted on 2020/02/27 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 Though I still want to accompany my family to the polls on actual Voting Day this coming Super Tuesday, March 3rd, I decided to take advantage of the brand new Early Voting option in Massachusetts, with … Continue reading →

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Gandalf. Dumbledore. Obi-Wan. Bernie.

Posted on 2020/02/25 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 . . . . . . . . . ♦

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Early Voting Week

Posted on 2020/02/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 24th 2020 It’s early voting week here in Massachusetts and I am humbled and awed that I have another chance to vote for my Bernie. After the horrific catastrophe of 2016, my daughter would still wish on a … Continue reading →

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Dick Van Dyke Feels the Bern

Posted on 2020/02/23 by circuskitchen

February 23rd 2020 Dick Van Dyke Endorses Bernie Sanders for President [1:58]:   “I think somebody younger like Bernie is just a perfect candidate.” ~Dick Van Dyke ♦♦

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Activism: Listen to Mary

Posted on 2020/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 20th 2020 My sister Amanda shared this gem from my indomitable five year-old niece, Mary: You heard the lady. Trust me you do NOT want to disappoint her. I only say this for your own good. Go on then! … Continue reading →

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The Pineapple Project

Posted on 2020/02/18 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 17th 2020 Had the privilege of bringing the kids to a library show of a colleague/friend, Mal, who performs “The Pineapple Project” with a co-creator & performer. It’s about two children playing together and navigating their gender roles. … Continue reading →

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CJ Travel (B)log: The Wait at the Gate

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 7th 2020 I love when my kids journal during a trip. At the risk of jinxing it, this one was spontaneous and unprompted (by me). . One day -even this day- I may pay dearly for posting this. … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Animal Care

Posted on 2020/02/07 by circuskitchen

February 2020 Greetings Beloved Animal Care Giver! THANK YOU for volunteering to take care of our five magnificent beasts. First up, Les Chats. 1. FLASH: The Slow One Here’s a big, dumb, shy, black & white fellow; ITCHY HEAD. He … Continue reading →

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