Category Archives: education

Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Spin a Cat

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 3rd 2017 2017-03-03 HOW TO SPIN A CAT BY CLARAJANE [1:01]: Starring:  ClaraJane Co-Starring:  Darth Snowflake, aka:  “Kitten”   NOTE:  No kittens were harmed in the making of this video.  At least not physically. #Tolerance ♥♥

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How to Give a Cell Phone to Your Child… LOL

Posted on 2017/03/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 2nd 2017 Last night I had the privilege of attending a talk given by  Joani Geltman, MSW; “Child Development and Parenting Expert.“  The focus of the talk was managing use of social networking devices (phones, tablets, computers, etc.).  Although my … Continue reading →

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No Easy Way to Get It – Claudette Colvin

Posted on 2017/03/02 by circuskitchen

March 2nd 1955   She was described as “feisty”, “mouthy”, and “emotional.”     And what wisdom this mere feisty teenager possessed.     See:  Wikipedia Claudette_Colvin   Words to remember: “When it comes to justice, there is no easy way … Continue reading →

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Ambivalent Activism – Town Hall Meeting #2

Posted on 2017/03/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 1st 2017 I wasn’t going to write about my second Town Hall Meeting in Cambridge last night, from fear of Boring the Blog.  But then some cool stuff happened. 1) When I raised my hand to ask a … Continue reading →

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Sibling Tooth Extraction

Posted on 2017/02/28 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Make 3 Dollars in 3 Easy Steps! Monday, February 27th 2017 STEP 1:  Have brother remove your loose tooth with his head (as dramatically reenacted here): STEP 2:  Leave tooth in Tooth Fairy Pillow [TFP] while you … Continue reading →

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USA History Animation – NRA & the KKK

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Our flamly edification continues: A Brief History of the USA – Bolwing for Columbine – Michael Moore [3:14]: 

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Brand New Congress.org

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Sat., February 25th 2017 Today entailed: A kickoff meeting to organize a Boston-area chapter of Brand New Congress.   80% of Americans agree: Congress is broken. Both major parties have proven time and time again that they are either unwilling or unable … Continue reading →

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This Land Is Mine – An Animated History of Palestine

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 25th 2017 An amazing animated history of the war over what I understand to be the Israel/Palestine territory.  I knew that the conflict goes WAY back in history far before the current two seemingly nihilistic foes, but check … Continue reading →

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At Rise: UGH

Posted on 2017/02/23 by circuskitchen

Thurs. Feb. 23rd 2017   At Rise:  The O’s are pulled over in the car polishing off some emergency road-side sandwiches. BOY:  UUUU-GH!!  Can’t we get back on the ROAD already!??! MOM:  Oh?  You mean, ‘Thanks for the great lunch … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How To Paint-Clean a Sink

Posted on 2017/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 21st 2017 Instructional Video by ClaraJane:  How to Paint/Clean a Sink 2017-02-21 HOW TO PAINT CLEAN A SINK by ClaraJane [:59]: Now you know. ♥

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