Category Archives: activism

Clowns Without Borders: No Laughing Matter

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 19th 2018   After a year of Hospital Clowning under my belt I finally feel ready to start trying to join Clowns Without a Borders.  Here is a documentary of an example of their exploits, in Lesbos three years … Continue reading →

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Ode to Phubbing

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 20th 2018   I’m absolutely phed up and totally over goddamn phucking phubbing. And, I woke up composing this song today:          The Phubbing Phubber Song         The phubbing phubbers phub all day … Continue reading →

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Get to Know Your Changing Congressional Body

Posted on 2018/11/12 by circuskitchen

November 2018 Another gem by the incomparable Stephen Colbert. 2018-11-10 Get to Know Your Changing Congressional Body [1:10]:   We’ve come a long way, baby. So far yet to go. ♠ #WomanPower

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Gillum, Abrams, Beto

Posted on 2018/11/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 7th 2018 My son’s first question this morning, “Did the Democrats gain a majority?” Well… in half of Congress we did (the House).  So there is hope yet. And though I am seriously bummed about Beto O’Rourke losing … Continue reading →

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Voting Day 2018

Posted on 2018/11/06 by circuskitchen

Election Day – Tuesday, November 6th 2018 Voting Day itself was so enjoyable this year.  For a split second We-the-Constituents get to put our hands on the steering wheel.  It reminded me of July 2016 when I was filled with … Continue reading →

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Riding the Blue Wave to VICTORY!!!

Posted on 2018/11/05 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 5th 2018 OK so tomorrow’s the BIG DAY! Ready team?? We GOT THIS!!! Or as Saturday Night Live puts it; Midterm Ad – SNL [1:50]:   #ThanksSNL! ♠♣

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Get Out The Vote with Bernie Sanders!

Posted on 2018/11/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 4th 2018 Not for nothing, but today we shook his hand. (!!!) 2018-11-04 G.O.T.V. with Bernie Sanders! [1:12]: https://youtu.be/b1JO8D6PaCA Of course, it’s “not about Bernie, it’s about all of us.” And voting for everyone’s lives. But goodness how … Continue reading →

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Guns Explained with Cats

Posted on 2018/11/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 4th 2018 Thanks to my 10 y/o Gavin for showing this to me! Guns Explained with Cats [3:47]:   NO regular civilian needs a cheetah. At ALL. ♠

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Inmanween Creatures

Posted on 2018/10/29 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 26th 2018 2018-10-26 Inmanween Creatures [1:06]: ClaraJane as Harley Quinn Gavin Trick-or-Treats AND shop at the hardware store. Gavin is officially taller than the babysitter, ❤️Julia❤️. Moreover, Mom&Dad went OUT later thanks to ❤️Julia❤️. Also, our cat can … Continue reading →

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What’s Old is New Again

Posted on 2018/10/24 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 24th 2018   Our “president” has e x p l i c i t l y self-identified as a Nationalist. U.S. firms (and presumably our federal government) are currently making billions of dollars in military grade arms deals … Continue reading →

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