Category Archives: global inequity

Surprise Visit from the Twins

Posted on 2019/06/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, June 27th 2019 Toiling away at my Office Cafe, I am treated to a surprise visit from my twins. 2019-06-28 Office Visit from the Twins [0:56] ClaraJane combines her two favorite activities; rollerskating and reading: Omg legs: And Girl! … Continue reading →

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Homestead, Florida

Posted on 2019/06/26 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 26th 2019 Homestead Florida is a place my family used to live.  It was before I was born but I’ve seen the videos of my brother on his tricycle pulling a red wagon full of puppies and it … Continue reading →

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A Jenny the Juggler Show in Tewksbury MA

Posted on 2019/06/12 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, June 12th 2019   So, here in unedited, unadulterated glory is AN example of my show, generously filmed in its entirety by the local TV station in the Town of Tewksbury, MA. It’s neither my best show nor my … Continue reading →

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Character Values: Lying or Not

Posted on 2019/05/18 by circuskitchen

My late Uncle Jack told me; “I’d rather believe in someone and be wrong than NOT believe in them and be right.”   And this from the internet: ♦  

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Secret Juggler & Hospital Clowning: A Tale of Two Birthdays

Posted on 2019/04/29 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 29th 2019 On Sunday I perform as Jenny the Juggler a birthday party for a one year old baby girl in a restaurant banquet room rented out by the  family.  Over the dance floor a huge rainbow of … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Song: FEEL THE BERN

Posted on 2019/03/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019 As Bernie wraps up another spectacular campaign rally with P-E-O-P-L-E today in South Carolina, I discover my new.  Favorite.  Song. BERNIE SANDERS SONG FEEL THE BERN!!! [3:23]: #BernieSanders #TonyTig #2020 #OurRevolution Also Credit to Jordie for … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: Words that Don’t Belong to Everyone

Posted on 2019/02/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 11th 2019   Astonishingly, a School Committee Member in our town is currently under hot scrutiny for having said the full N*word out loud in front of a group of students.  In the turmoil that has ensued, of … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Salaam

Posted on 2019/01/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 16th 2019 Because we encounter so many Arabic speaking families, I went to the hospital’s family center today to ask a liaison how to say basic greetings in Arabic.   Here they are (phonetically): HELLO:  Marshaba  GREETING OF PEACE:  … Continue reading →

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About Gavin – School Application Style

Posted on 2019/01/14 by circuskitchen

January 2019 Sadly nervous about the state of the junior high to which Gavin would otherwise transition next year, we are throwing our hat in at least ONE other spectacular option for schooling, in spite of a price tag well … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Fayerweather Street School

Posted on 2019/01/13 by circuskitchen

January 11th 2019 On this day I was blessed to receive a personalized tour of a most wondrous nearby educational institution the Fayerweather Street School in Cambridge. Here are things I LOVE about it. CORE VALUES: #1: Culture steeped in SOCIAL … Continue reading →

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