Category Archives: activism

Summer Reading Recommendations by Gavin & CJ

Posted on 2019/06/14 by circuskitchen

Friday, June 14th 2019       Kudos to our Literacy Coach Ms Heather and Librarian Ms. Gillis for this wonderful favorite book display.  And to their part in helping to create amazing READERS in my kids!   #KidsWhoRead ♥♥

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Gavin’s Thank You Notes

Posted on 2019/06/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, June 9th 2019 It may have taken a handful of weeks and several rounds of cajoling and coercing, but he did it (wrote thank you notes from his birthday)   Thank you notes are not only good manners, but … Continue reading →

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#IKnowYou

Posted on 2019/05/21 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 20th 2019   Some impressive responses to my call to action:     NOW we’re talking.  YES I’m roughing up some men, and without apology.  Moreover, keeping the conversation going… ♠♠♠

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‘Bama Bortion Ban

Posted on 2019/05/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, May 20th 2019 When sh*t is so f#cked up in politics that you don’t know what to say, thank f#cking g*d for luminaries like the incomparable Trae Crowder, the original Liberal Redneck. Liberal Redneck – Bama Bortion Ban [4:26]: … Continue reading →

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Character Values: Lying or Not

Posted on 2019/05/18 by circuskitchen

My late Uncle Jack told me; “I’d rather believe in someone and be wrong than NOT believe in them and be right.”   And this from the internet: ♦  

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TED Talk: Owning Behavior & Communication in Relationships

Posted on 2019/05/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 16th 2019 Great -much needed- TED Talk! Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success | Louise Evans | TEDxGenova [18:17]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q22WAUnpPs Apparently I spend hella time in that “Red Chair.” I like the 3rd-5th ones much … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Skin is IN @BCH!

Posted on 2019/04/29 by circuskitchen

March/April 13th 2019 On rounds with Doc Skeeter on March 13th, we encounter a bunch of Dermatology Nurses who ask us to help with a promo video as a part of a nation-wide awareness campaign for their specialty. When I … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Konmari Fan Piece to Date

Posted on 2019/04/25 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 25th 2019 Although I haven’t taken the leap to actually APPLY Marie Kondo’s Method to my home in its totality, I remain inspired and influenced nonetheless.   And I love to see what other people can accomplish using The … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: Marathon Sanity Check

Posted on 2019/04/15 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 15th 2019 Here are seven sacred/mundane minutes of a tired solo juggler trying to both feel less alone AND find her venue: 2019-04-15 JTJ’s MARATHON SANITY CHECK on FB LIVE [7:08]:   And thanks to this technology, look, … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: What is Child Life

Posted on 2019/04/04 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 4th 2019   Today is the first time I saw this image and it frankly has me a bit choked up and gobsmacked. Of course it’s a hilarious image but if you think about it from the perspective … Continue reading →

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