Category Archives: health

Homeschool Headmistress: Pandora’s Box

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020 ONE PARENT’S COMPENDIUM OF ACADEMIC RESOURCES PROVIDED FOR ONE 3rd GRADER DURING QUARANTINE   DISCLAIMER:  We are privileged by our district’s resources, our inspirational school, and the most dedicated, loving and talented teachers.  With the sudden … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: In the Name of All that is Holy

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020   It is 7:45am on the third school day morning of our fifth week in quarantine.  All is quiet and I’m in the kitchen making tea.  Our Alexa speaker goes off:  “THIS IS A REMINDER:  TIME … Continue reading →

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AT RISE Homeschool Edition: Deadly Dishes

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020   AT RISE:  Mom has started making breakfast.  Both kids are “working” at their desks.  Mom pauses to think again and peers at Boy suspiciously. Mom:  Hey Babe. What are you working on? Gavin:  [Quickly switches … Continue reading →

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AT RISE Homeschool Edition: Breakfast

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020   AT RISE:  It is 9:30am in The Homeschool and everyone is on their computers.  CJ is working on Reflex Math and Mom is online after stress-eating a block of cheese. CJ:  Mom can I have some … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #32 – Ooh De Lally

Posted on 2020/04/14 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 14th 2020 – Quarantine Day #32   .         . Song: Ooh De Lally By: Roger Miller .     . 2020-04-14 Quarantine UkeOke #32 – Ooh De Lally [2:14]:   … ♥♥

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Homeschool Headmistress: Rant of Desperation

Posted on 2020/04/14 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 14th 2020 (Please note this rant is from the day *before* things were coming to a head.  Now that we’re coming out the other side it feels safer to post, mostly just for posterity in this historical time.  … Continue reading →

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AT RISE Homeschool Edition: Mean Ol’ Marm

Posted on 2020/04/14 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 14th 2020 AT RISE:  It is mid-morning at home.  Mom and Dad are deep into Homeschool Custodial Duties as the children work on schoolwork at their desks. MOM: [To Boy]  Whatcha workin’ on Babe? GAVIN:  Oh, a “Tribute … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #31 – Ordinary Women and Men

Posted on 2020/04/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 13th 2020 – Quarantine Day #31 .       . Song:  Ordinary Women and Men By:  Don White . 2020-04-13 Quarantine UkeOke #31 – Ordinary Women and Men [4:47]: . ♥

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Quarantine UkeOke #30 – Here Comes Peter Cottontail feat. ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2020  – Quarantine Day #30         Song:  Here Comes Peter Cottontail “By:” Gene Autry . 2020-04-12 Quarantine UkeOke #30 – Here Comes Peter Cottontail feat. ClaraJane [3:04]: . . ♥

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Easter 2020 – Quarantine Edition

Posted on 2020/04/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 12th 2020 . We open our blurry, un-caffeinated eyes and what do we see? . We follow a trail of flower petals to their Easter Baskets: . Frolicking in a tradition seems extra sweet during quarantine:   . We … Continue reading →

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