Category Archives: education

Let’s Go Philly

Posted on 2016/07/23 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 23rd 2016 With our clothes, groceries and ideals packed, it’s Go Time!   But alas I’m bringing ankle-biters on this revolutionary mission, so we go when we go.   We believe Bernie Sanders represents the best interests of … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video: CJ’s Backpack Hack

Posted on 2016/07/20 by circuskitchen

July 20th 2016 ClaraJane’s second Instructional Video.  (o: 2016-07-20 How to CrissCross Your Backpack by ClaraJane [32 seconds]:

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ClaraJane’s First Ballet Day

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 22nd 2016   Immediately after the last day of school, ClaraJane and I steal across town to her FIRST BALLET CLASS EVER!  Her excitement is driving the train, and the pleasure is so palpable I tumble strait into … Continue reading →

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Tobin Montessori Room 283

Posted on 2016/06/22 by circuskitchen

June 2016 Assembled here for convenience, in reverse chronological order, are all my posts about ClaraJane’s adventures in Room 283 at Tobin Montessori, in one clickable list.  Enjoy! 2017-01-11 ClaraJane’s 5.5th Birthday Walk 2016-06-16 Drumlin Farm Field Trip 2016-06-13 ClaraJane’s 5th … Continue reading →

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Political Revolution – Fair Elections

Posted on 2016/06/17 by circuskitchen

Friday, June 17th 2016   To Bernie Sanders’ lawyer, Brad Deutsch (bdeutsch@gsblaw.com), FWIW: Dear Mr. Deutsch: At the behest of a MoveOn.org petitioner Stephen Fox, I am writing you to urge support in your work responding to the election fraud … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s (Almost 5th) Birthday Walk

Posted on 2016/06/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, June 13th 2016   School will be out when she turns five so we celebrated a month early in class today. Paul and I are invited into the Montessori classroom to participate in morning announcements, followed by some mindfulness breathing … Continue reading →

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How Do You Spell “Now?”

Posted on 2016/06/11 by circuskitchen

June 11th 2016     Just one of those arresting moments you want to climb inside and just be.  That’s all. 2016-06-11 CJ’s ABC’s [40 seconds]:   ♥♥♥  

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A Future to Believe In Song

Posted on 2016/06/07 by circuskitchen

June 7th 2016   While they’re duking it out in polls in CALIFORNIA, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota and North Dakota… some of us are duking it out on social media and let me tell you it is … Continue reading →

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If 70’s Moms Had Blogs

Posted on 2016/06/07 by circuskitchen

June 2016 Ran across this spoof blog post set in the 70’s , which opens like this: “This morning I got up and Jennifer and Kimberly were eating Pop Rocks in front of the TV set watching Captain Kangaroo while Matt … Continue reading →

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Now it’s a TWO Leaf Clover!

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 1st 2016 “And soon it’s gonna be a ONE Leaf Clover, right Gavin?  EAT it Mamma!  But just a little bit at a time, like this.” “We’re eating clover Mamma!” CJ had announced from the lawn with her … Continue reading →

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