Category Archives: education

Academic Stamina: Couch to 5K

Posted on 2018/09/26 by circuskitchen

September 26th 2018 Last week I wrote my Boy’s teacher on account of some stress he was experiencing over homework. She wrote me back some great words and also I hadn’t heard of “Couch to 5K” before, but now I … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Bafu Be Bopper Blooper

Posted on 2018/09/21 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 21st 2018 2018-09-21 Bafu Be Bopper Blooper [25 seconds]: Also: #HospitalClowns #Dell’ArteGrads #DanielStein

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The Exceptional Storytelling of “Tina Lives!”

Posted on 2018/09/14 by circuskitchen

On September 7th 2018 this extraordinary podcast came to light.   “TINA LIVES is a raw and engaging, street-smart story about growing up hippie, growing up hard and coming of age while living a life that mirrors the collapse and … Continue reading →

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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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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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These Goddesses Right Here

Posted on 2018/09/05 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 5th 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‏Verified account @Ocasio2018  US House candidate, NY-14 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted Justice Democrats Congratulations to my sister in service, @AyannaPressley, on continuing her historic path into Congress tonight. Let’s push together to make Medicare for All, tuition … Continue reading →

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