Category Archives: activism

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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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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A Healing Pilgrimage

Posted on 2019/10/04 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 4th 2019   In one of the stranger moves I’ve made in my life lately, I spent over six hours in the car on this day in order to go back to the scene of a very painful … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Engineering: Pool Noodle Darts

Posted on 2019/10/02 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 2nd 2019 Such a lucky mom to have my healthy son share his wonderful invention designs with me.   (FTR there are so many more schemes where these came from; apple picking machine, larping weapons, weaponized apocalypse survival … Continue reading →

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Greta AND My Climate Striking Kids in the News

Posted on 2019/09/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, September 23rd 2019 Today is the day the incomparable 16 year-old Greta Thunberg delivered her eviscerating speech to the United Nations in New York, and it was ASTOUNDING. And LOOK who else represents in this Boston Channel 7 News … Continue reading →

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Boston Climate Strikers in the News

Posted on 2019/09/22 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 20th 2019 Gavin and ClaraJane lifting their voices outside the Massachusetts State House. In this Channel 4WBZ News’ coverage at 5 o’clock you can see me and Victor’s “We Need Earth!” sign at about 0:55 seconds: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/09/20/global-climate-strike-boston-city-hall-plaza-state-house-greta-thunberg/   WCVB … Continue reading →

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