Category Archives: art

Rock Painting

Posted on 2018/09/01 by circuskitchen

October 2018 Captured here is merely a humble compendium of ideas I’ve been collecting to paint on rocks I’ve been collecting for the Peace Garden at my kids’ school among other things, into perpetuity.  In my abundantly discretionary time of … Continue reading →

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Mueller’s Indictment Song by James Corden

Posted on 2018/08/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 24th 2018 Truly O.M.G. This inestimable gem was just brought to my attention, and now I bring it to yours; four minutes of pure gold. Robert Mueller’s Indictment Song [3:57]:                 … Continue reading →

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Oh My Heart

Posted on 2018/08/21 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,August 21st 2018 Today is the day my giant tiny littlest baby flies away for the first time.She already had the gall to turn SEVEN this summer.Now she’s flying off -with her 13 year old cousin at least- for a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brother

Posted on 2018/08/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 13th 2018 On the occasion of my Big (best and only) Brother’s Birthday this year. 2018-08-13 Happy BDay Rob c.o. Laughter League [31 seconds]:   ♥♥

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That’s Cheese

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Our favorite Borat sketch.  A mind-blowing train wreck in slo-mo! Cheese [4:07]:   Credit to Cousin Zachary for bringing it to our attention. “That’s cheese.” ♥

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Greek Mytholofunny

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

August 10th 2018 Dear Gavin: What a joy it is living around your curiosity, intellect and humor. I loved sharing this nugget with you this morning (even though I know you would never find Greek Mythology boring): Love, Mom

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on 2018/08/04 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading →

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TALKS NOT WAR: Anti-War Protest in Kendall Square Cambridge

Posted on 2018/08/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 3rd 2018   On Friday the kids and I brought signs down to a No War with Iran Rally in Kendall Square Cambridge and listened to some speakers.   1)  Dr. King’s Evil Triplets:  Racism, Poverty and War My … Continue reading →

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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Peter Panic @Screen on the Green

Posted on 2018/08/01 by circuskitchen

August 1st 2018 A lovely “Screen on the Green” summer evening at Green Rose Heritage Park with the incomparable Peter Panic. 2018-08-01  Peter Panic @Screen On the Green [30 seconds]:   PeterPanic.com ♥

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