Category Archives: activism

For What Purpose??

Posted on 2019/08/13 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, August 13th 2019   My very intelligent, sweet, extremely articulate and cooperative (11 y/o) Boy successfully negotiated permission from me this morning to download Minecraft to his new computer.  I was actually glad to hear he wants to get … Continue reading →

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Love = Time

Posted on 2019/08/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, August 4th 2019   Love = Time. The simple equation that kids understand most profoundly. How lucky am I to have a Boy who wants to spend time with his Mamma! May I always appreciate and honor this inestimable … Continue reading →

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3-Year-Olds National Security Threats to the United States

Posted on 2019/08/01 by circuskitchen

July 30th 2019 I will never forgive this administration -or those who support it- for this torture of our most vulnerable families. Rep. Ted Lieu Plays Videos of Separated Families for Border Patrol Chief Brian Hastings | NowThis   That … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Mamma’s Been Reading

Posted on 2019/07/31 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 31st 2019 AT RISE: Boy is in parents bedroom where they are lounging in bed with morning tea. Mom: Hey Boy, you’d be proud of me. Guess what I’ve been doing this morning? Boy: What? Mom: I’ve actually … Continue reading →

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Pete Buttigieg on Abortion

Posted on 2019/07/23 by circuskitchen

July 2019 Let’s take a moment to appreciate Mayor Pete’s unequivocal answer to this tired old misogynistic political football trope (from the first 2020 Democratic Debate): Pete Buttigieg with the only acceptable answer RE: “late term abortions:” Buttigieg: I think … Continue reading →

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What It Actually Means to Be Liberal

Posted on 2019/07/22 by circuskitchen

July 2019 And I quote: “I’m a liberal….. but that doesn’t mean what a lot of people apparently think it does. Let’s break it down, shall we? Because quite frankly, I’m getting a little tired of being told what I … Continue reading →

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The Incumbent’s Klan Rally Last Night

Posted on 2019/07/18 by circuskitchen

Thursday, July 18th 2019 A sampling of commentary on Trump’s Klan rally last nite: “A cult of white supremacists chanting “send her back” in support of Donald Trump’s racist attack on Ilhan Omar. Fascism spreads like wildfire. Especially when it … Continue reading →

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Cruelty is the Point and Racism is the Means

Posted on 2019/07/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 17th 2019 Um, actually: And by the way: Yes, the issues are commingled. And the White House Occupant’s racism has *improved* his ratings. Sometimes he’s not as big a fucking moron as he seems. Maybe he’s not stupid. … Continue reading →

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Facets of Fascism

Posted on 2019/07/15 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 15th 2019 I must confess, I am so genuinely confused. I pursue information and think about what’s going on in this country and planet all the time. And I want to practice nuance, clarity, precision, insight, compassion and … Continue reading →

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Happy ICE Day, America

Posted on 2019/07/14 by circuskitchen

Sunday, the Lord’s Day, July 14th 2019   On this day –in which the regrettable White House Occupant tweets at American minority Congresswomen to “go back to where they came from” on his way to GOLF in Virginia,  ICE RAIDS are … Continue reading →

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