Category Archives: education

#TakeAKnee: How Racism Works

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

  Can you believe this is how our PRESIDENT’S administration doubles down on profane and racist remarks??? Just #wow   And as a good egg in our family put it:   Here’s to raising MORE GOOD EGGS! Whether or not … Continue reading →

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#TakeAKnee: Historically…

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

          Here is an artist and role model my son and I are proud to call friend:  

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#TakeAKnee: It’s Not About Veterans or the Flag

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

Take it from a (white) four star general:    This WWII Vet:    This patriot:    These solidiers:   This radical concept:   Or my favorite quote about the whole issue:       

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#TakeAKnee: And the Racists Go Crazy

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

                        #Smh #TakeAKnee

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#TakeAKnee: The Fans Go Wild

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

Regarding the hypocrisy of racist football fans:     Go ahead, protest the peaceful protests:   Or go complain to the U.S. military:  

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#TakeAKnee: When is the Right Time for Black People to Protest?

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

September 26th 2017 No one says it better than Trevor Noah, ICYMI: When Is the Right Time for Black People to Protest?: The Daily Show [5:41]:   Those white pundit a**holes call the athletes “ungrateful” for their privileges because they … Continue reading →

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#TakeAKnee: Who’s the Son of a B*tch?

Posted on 2017/10/06 by circuskitchen

September 25th 2017 On September 23rd, I am sorry to report, the Deplorable-in-Chief  —in order to rile up his base, detract from other failings and distract from ignoble intentions—  called players who kneel during the National Anthem names and said … Continue reading →

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At Rise: A Mama Cat’s Mind

Posted on 2017/10/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 4th 2017 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser four are watching a documentary on house cats.  A mama cat is shown nursing her adorable pile of tiny mewling kittens, to the delight of 9 year old Gavin and 6 year old … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s 4th Grade Trip to Thompson Island

Posted on 2017/09/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 27th 2017 Considering how much our flamly adores camping on Boston Harbor Islands, it came as a surprise when our son became dead-set against going on his overnight class field trip for two nights on Thompson Island. Turns … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane – First Grade Snapshot

Posted on 2017/09/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, September 27th 2017   A dynamic fall so far! Come to find out ClaraJane has waxed, er… ambivalent about her literacy work in first grade.  As a new “Lower Elementary” parent I was playing wait-and-see, but there were enough … Continue reading →

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