Category Archives: activism

Touchnote to Spidey-Moneyman

Posted on 2018/04/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday April 11th 2018 Waking Up Woke (For context, see previous post.)     (And to make amazing postcards that get mailed to YOUR loved ones, see Touchnote.com!) #FWIW #Touchnote.com #WakeUpWoke ♥

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At Rise: Spidey Money Dream

Posted on 2018/04/11 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Wake Up Woke Wednesday, April 11th 2018 AT RISE:  Mom has moved 9 y/o Gavin and 6 y/o ClaraJane to the big bed where all are waking up for the day. GAVIN:  Mom,  I had a dream … Continue reading →

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TSA Times: Ma’am Where Are Your Kids Devices?

Posted on 2018/03/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 28th 2018 SECURITY CHECK: Going through airport security rigmarole, we receive the myriad instructions from TSA agents; shoes off, laptops out, jackets in the tray, etc.    “Any other devices bigger than a cellphone also need to be … Continue reading →

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That Time Your Child Spontaneously Gives a Speech at a Political Forum

Posted on 2018/03/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 21st 2018 So I take my kids to the library to screen this documentary about the Women’s March:     I didn’t even ask if they WANTED to.  Especially in light of the fact that Gavin recently expressed … Continue reading →

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There’s Nothing Wrong with That

Posted on 2018/02/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 17th 2018 I ask the kids if I should get rid of this t-shirt.  It’s navy blue with a flying heart on it.  I like it it but it doesn’t really fit anymore (a-hem).  They like it too, … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Blam Blam Pang Pow!

Posted on 2018/02/12 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 12, 2018 – continued Him: “This is so old school and original, I love it!” Me:  Booyah baby!   After school Gavin put in a good effort trying to stay mad at me.  But bless him, he couldn’t.  I … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Video Game Access

Posted on 2018/02/12 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 12th 2018 Please Note:  NOT AN EXPERT. I’m not an expert in childhood brain development, but I know enough to get that unmitigated access to video games overdevelops the amygdyla (“Reptile Brain”) and under-develops the pre-frontal cortex (responsible … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Video Game Rant

Posted on 2018/02/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 11th 2018 Somehow my son’s extensive and impressive foray into Minecraft has morphed into a “Roblox” habit.  Keep in mind yes we regulate the amount of time he gets on the computer, say nothing for the unmitigated access … Continue reading →

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Touchnote: Stand Up Guy

Posted on 2018/01/24 by circuskitchen

Post January 20th 2017 At the risk of bragging, and reticent as I am to use the term, it is no secret I am PROUD of my young son and his political activism thus far.  He is the reason we … Continue reading →

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Gavin is a Stand Up Guy

Posted on 2018/01/20 by circuskitchen

January 20th 2018 Women’s March 2018                                           #FuckFascism  #ITMFA   

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