Category Archives: fight

A Most Progressive 10th Birthday

Posted on 2018/04/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 25th 2018   Trick Question:  What do Bernie Sanders, The Declaration of Independence and my son’s 10th Birthday have in common? Here’s the story. 1)  When I ask my son whom he would like to invite to his … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Kids’ Classwork Strategies

Posted on 2018/04/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 23rd 2018     I, the Mom, not only drink the Montessori cool-aid, I am a full on purveyor.  That being said, the years are going by and I’m perennially dumbfounded by my kids’ ability to take the … Continue reading →

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Yo Mamma Jokes

Posted on 2018/04/19 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 18th 2018   Standing in line for movie tickets in peaceful silence, out of nowhere my son pipes up: “YOU SHOULD GET THE SENIOR DISCOUNT!” I turn to him, incredulous; “You should see what your face looks like right … Continue reading →

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Animation Show of Shows

Posted on 2018/04/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 18th 2018 First stop on our April Staycation, this amazing film presentation at Coolidge Corner Theatre:  Animation Show of Shows. The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Trailer [1:30]:   Just the theatre was extraordinary, not to mention … Continue reading →

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Tobin Art Show 2018

Posted on 2018/04/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 13th 2018 2018-04-13 TOBIN MONTESSORI ART SHOW [90seconds]:     “CONFUZLED” by Gavin:                                “SUNDAY” by ClaraJane   Not officially a part of the … Continue reading →

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Two Knuckleheads Dancing

Posted on 2018/04/11 by circuskitchen

April 11, 2018 2018-04-11 TWO KNUCKLEHEADS “DANCING” [23 seconds]:   #EvidenceTheyGetAlong ♥♥

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Touchnote to Spidey-Moneyman

Posted on 2018/04/11 by circuskitchen

Wednesday April 11th 2018 Waking Up Woke (For context, see previous post.)     (And to make amazing postcards that get mailed to YOUR loved ones, see Touchnote.com!) #FWIW #Touchnote.com #WakeUpWoke ♥

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At Rise: Spidey Money Dream

Posted on 2018/04/11 by circuskitchen

aka:  How to Wake Up Woke Wednesday, April 11th 2018 AT RISE:  Mom has moved 9 y/o Gavin and 6 y/o ClaraJane to the big bed where all are waking up for the day. GAVIN:  Mom,  I had a dream … Continue reading →

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TSA Times: Ma’am Where Are Your Kids Devices?

Posted on 2018/03/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 28th 2018 SECURITY CHECK: Going through airport security rigmarole, we receive the myriad instructions from TSA agents; shoes off, laptops out, jackets in the tray, etc.    “Any other devices bigger than a cellphone also need to be … Continue reading →

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That Time Your Child Spontaneously Gives a Speech at a Political Forum

Posted on 2018/03/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 21st 2018 So I take my kids to the library to screen this documentary about the Women’s March:     I didn’t even ask if they WANTED to.  Especially in light of the fact that Gavin recently expressed … Continue reading →

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