Category Archives: Corona Quarantine

Homeschool Headmistress: No Please, Come On In

Posted on 2020/10/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 20th 2020 It is afternoon, after “school” in the homestead. Daddy is home from work taking his afternoon rest. Mom is spent from her various efforts today, sitting up on the other side of the bed, operating her … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Today’s Study Break

Posted on 2020/10/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 20th 2020 When your headphones stop working, and no one on the Zoom class can hear you, and you can’t make your VoiceCast work for your Slide Deck persuasive book summary, and your Chromebook is non-responsive and even … Continue reading →

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Letter from a Pastor

Posted on 2020/10/19 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 19th 2020 “Dear White Evangelicals, I need to tell you something: People have had it with you. They’re done. They want nothing to do with you any longer, and here’s why: They see your hypocrisy, your inconsistency, your … Continue reading →

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Jenny the Juggler on Boston Public Radio (re: Pandemic Stimulus)

Posted on 2020/10/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 16th 2020 On this day I allowed my attention to drift from the Home School long enough to call into my favorite radio show to check in with hosts Margery Egan and Jim Braude to opine about both … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Just Imagine

Posted on 2020/10/13 by circuskitchen

October 13th 2020 AT RISE: Mom is tucking Gavin into bed. He is worried about the upcoming federal election. Mom has taken a stab at trying to put things in perspective for him, without much success. MOM: Yeah Boy, I … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Mountain Mystery

Posted on 2020/10/11 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 11th 2020 AT RISE: The Oberhauser Four are sitting on a log in the sun on a mountain eating sandwiches for lunch break during their hike through a technicolor tapestry of New England fall foliage. A gentle breeze … Continue reading →

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Dystopian Novel: October 8th 2020 Edition

Posted on 2020/10/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 8th 2020 October 8, 2020 (Thursday) I’m going to be brief tonight, folks, but here are the main stories I’m watching: On October 8, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, appears to be melting … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Did You Drag a Fart Over Here?

Posted on 2020/10/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 7th 2020 AT RISE: It is after dinner. Mom is puttering around the living room. Dad is lying on the couch looking at his phone. ClaraJane has her stuffed animal. CJ: [Grabs kindle and *hops on pop.*] [Pause.] … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Zoom Guest Star

Posted on 2020/10/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 6th 2020 2010-10-07 Laughter League Zoom with ClaraJane [O:11]:https://youtu.be/EObT9acxtk0 Be still my heart. 💕

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Boomsy Munching

Posted on 2020/10/05 by circuskitchen

October 5th 20020 A Meditation. Or sensory immersion if you will. To view with good sound if possible. Enjoy! . 2020-10-05 Boomsy Munching [2:23]: . *

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