Category Archives: education

Why I Love Fayerweather Street School

Posted on 2019/01/13 by circuskitchen

January 11th 2019 On this day I was blessed to receive a personalized tour of a most wondrous nearby educational institution the Fayerweather Street School in Cambridge. Here are things I LOVE about it. CORE VALUES: #1: Culture steeped in SOCIAL … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Survival Zombie Tank by Gavin

Posted on 2019/01/12 by circuskitchen

2019-01-11 A little something Gavin cooked up at school in between regular 5th Grade schoolwork: When the Zombie Apocalypse comes, I call first dibs on surviving with Gavin! ♥    

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#116th Congress for the Record

Posted on 2019/01/04 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 4th 2018   When Gavin read this he said, “Wait! No. It’s actually 43 out of 45.”  I waited to be elucidated by his historical insight.   He explained, “The current president isn’t white, he’s orange.” Be that as … Continue reading →

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Victory Lap Nerd Time: Blogging About Blogging

Posted on 2019/01/01 by circuskitchen

January 1st 2018 Spoiler alert:  Super nerd time here! Happy New Year to me.  I have finally done it; I have more or less blogged recent events up to present in near real-time. Being obsessed with photos, videos and documentation … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Warren Running for POTUS 2020

Posted on 2018/12/31 by circuskitchen

December 31st 2018 Well here’s a bright spot for the end of the year! It’s no secret my heart belongs to Bernie, but I love her almost as much.  She is my OWN Senator no less, from my OWN town, … Continue reading →

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At Rise: You Call That a Poem?

Posted on 2018/12/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 27th 2018   AT RISE:  ClaraJane rollerskates into the bedroom to talk to mom, who is up in bed on the laptop. ClaraJane:  Mom, you know those poems you wrote?  Like, “Bathroom door.  Bathroom door?…” Mom:   About all … Continue reading →

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Fire Cider: Mom How Could You?

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 26th 2018 Once the Fire Cider is prepared it must marinate for a month during which it is to be turned over once each day.  Making coffee this morning I, ahem, turned it over. After school I encountered … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: What to Say to Parents During Lessons & Face Painting

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 25th 2018 The extent and degree of parents interfereing and meddling during face painting -and even juggling lessons- knows NO BOUNDS. I could write tombs complaining about it. Fortunately for you that is what I have my hubsand … Continue reading →

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New Tutor in the House

Posted on 2018/11/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 16th – evening   Daughter asks me to help her with some math homework.  I say yes but demur because of course I’m furiously trying to finish a blog post because obviously I am insane have a problem.  … Continue reading →

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Reading with a Pen

Posted on 2018/11/16 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 16th 2018   My daughter is reading me her fairy books with a pen so she can “Correct the punctuation.”  She says the stories are so exciting they need more underlining and exclamation points!!! It’s so cute I … Continue reading →

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