Category Archives: education

Fair is Not Always Equal

Posted on 2016/06/01 by circuskitchen

June 1st, 2016 This concept is new to me, and as with many things these days, I have the wisdom from my kids’ school to thank.  In fact this image was sent to me today by the School Adjustment Counselor, … Continue reading →

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Tae Kwon Do – Cultivating Strength

Posted on 2016/05/27 by circuskitchen

For my son’s reference and strength of Body, Mind and Spirit, FWIW:                

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Taegeuk Il Jang – Tae Kwon Do Form #2

Posted on 2016/05/26 by circuskitchen

May 2016 Having learned the Tae Kwon Do form “Chung- Ji” as a white belt, Gavin earned his yellow belt and is now tasked with learning “Taegeuk Il Jang” (which I just found out means “Heaven and Light“):   Some terminology: … Continue reading →

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Battery Rant

Posted on 2016/05/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 25th 2016   In anticipation of camping this weekend, I finally went to the hardware store to repair a bunch of tiny electronics with battery replacement.  Here’s what I learned: A)  Nearly ALL “button” style batteries are 1.5 … Continue reading →

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It’s Not “Free Stuff”

Posted on 2016/05/25 by circuskitchen

May 2016 About this Democratic Socialism:          

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Why Bernie Sanders

Posted on 2016/05/24 by circuskitchen

May 2016 Look at the principles, integrity, compassion, instincts and actions of this beautiful and inspiring human being: Bernie Sanders First Responder [45 seconds]:  It literally brings me to tears when I see his immediate compassionate response. The qualities of this … Continue reading →

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Parenting – 4 Ways to One Day

Posted on 2016/05/23 by circuskitchen

Yeah, about that. It’s hard not to love this mom’s epic rant (and especially her stroke of culinary genius at the end):   2) Speaking of which, here are 12 Ways to be the Meanest Mom in the World:   3) … Continue reading →

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World’s Worst Breakfast

Posted on 2016/05/12 by circuskitchen

Thursday May 12th 2016 “Sorry guys,” I tell the kids, “We’re gonna be too late for School Breakfast with Daddy today.  Guess we’ll have Car Breakfast with Mamma.” “UUUUUUUUGGGH,” groans my Night Owl, Dragging-in-the-Morning Boy, “Does Car Breakfast have cereal?” … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s First Instructional Video: How to Put On a Tiara

Posted on 2016/05/09 by circuskitchen

May 9th 2016 How to Put on a Tiara, by ClaraJane [31 seconds]: Now you know!

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School Garden Kids

Posted on 2016/04/29 by circuskitchen

April 29th 2016   Since as a mother it’s my #1 aim to cultivate the legacy of a *relationship* between my son and daughter, I collect evidence they get along like nuggets of gold.   So I enjoyed spying on them … Continue reading →

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