Category Archives: art

Cambridge High School – Welcome BLACK

Posted on 2018/09/13 by circuskitchen

September 6th 2018 I cannot believe how fantastic this is.  Our high school’s Black Student Union -who have done an outstanding job of documenting and advocating against the constant, pervasive and otherwise sometimes invisible forms of discrimination that students of … Continue reading →

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Call Me Emily: Dispatch from the Domicile

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 11th 2018   Gradually the list emerges.  You know how it goes.  Things around the house need repair.  The first glimmer comes in a mere, imperceptible repetition.  Flushing the toilet twice.  Closing the door, again.  Turning the light switch … Continue reading →

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Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow

Posted on 2018/09/12 by circuskitchen

September 2018 Although this is from almost a year ago already, a modest antidote to the blood-pressure cooker of current events in which Randy Rainbow delivers flawlessly, as always. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: A Randy Rainbow Song Parody … Continue reading →

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My Family at the Democratic UNITY RALLY

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   I had work and could not go, but managed to cajole my Dear Hubsand and Cheerdlen to attend the “UNITY RALLY” with our newly elected U.S. Representative AYANNA PRESSLEY and our U.S. Senator ELIZABETH WARREN!   I … Continue reading →

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The Map of Gavin

Posted on 2018/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 6th 2018 This just in from the first week of school!   Hi Jenny, 

Gavin asked me to send a pic of his autobiographical map. 
 He has been working so hard and is off to a great start! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Key to the City

Posted on 2018/09/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are eating extra peacefully tonight.  Even Mom is not talking, and is just enjoying the sights and sounds of Flamly Eating-In-Peace. [Dishes gently tinkle along with the occasional slurping of clam … Continue reading →

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In Defense of 5th & 6th Graders

Posted on 2018/09/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018   Amidst all the hubbub from Bob Woodward’s FEAR book detailing the Crazytown White House, it has been noted that our so-called president exhibits an understanding of National Security at about a 5th or 6th grade … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Just Do It

Posted on 2018/09/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018   AT RISE:  After bringing Boy up to date on the prominent extraordinary current events such as: Ayanna Pressley’s historic win in our OWN Congressional District, The GOP trying to bum-rush the Kavenaugh SCOTUS nomination hearing, … Continue reading →

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Back to School! 2nd & 5th Grade

Posted on 2018/09/04 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 4th 2018 Somehow we make it back from camping  in time to get all our preening, prepping and sleeping done in time for a bang up blast back to school.   Daddy Chef too!   Miss Katie, Mizzy, … Continue reading →

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These Are Not New Ideas

Posted on 2018/09/02 by circuskitchen

September 2nd 2018 My Lady, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “Lays out how Democrats can win.” When I get the chance I should like to transcribe these words. But then you might not see or hear her speak for these two minutes of … Continue reading →

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