Category Archives: health

Heineken “Worlds Apart” for the Win

Wednesday, May 3rd 2017 Amidst the absolutely insane political culture we got brewing around the whole world today, looka this shining beautiful nugget.   Heineken | Worlds Apart | #OpenYourWorld [4:26]:   Bravo Heineken!!!  

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May Day Maturity

Monday, May 1st 2017 After the ecstasy of the birthday party on Sunday, and forgoing activism (International Worker’s Day and Immigrants Rights) on Monday, the afternoon of Gavin’s actual birthday found us at home with new toys and play. 2017 … Continue reading

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Easter 2017

Sunday, April 16th 2017 2017 04 16 CIRCUSKITCHEN EASTER [3:19]:   Meanwhile in Fenway Park:   Meanwhile in Hawaii: Looking forward to seeing these cousins soon! Meanwhile in Florida:   I guess this how they do it, we don’t know. … Continue reading

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Our Revolution Rally – U.S. Queen Elizabeth

Friday, March 31st 2017   “Brothers and sisters, she was warned.  She was given an explanation.  And nevertheless she persisted.  Our senior senator from Massacusetts is a working class champion.  Senator Warren is an example of what it means to … Continue reading

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Stress Reduction Song

For what it’s worth: http://themindunleashed.com/2016/12/neuroscientists-discover-song-reduces-anxiety-65-percent-listen.html Here is the song: Marconi Union – Weightless (Official Video) [8:08]:   ∫

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Taekwondo Kids

Wednesday, March 15th 2017 Gavin does not profess to love Taekwondo, however it is incredibly good for him.  So the latest Belt Testing for which he may not be quite ready loomed near, I asked him if he’d rather approach it as … Continue reading

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Snow Day News – Extra Extra

Tuesday, March 14th 2017 During this wet and windy snow-day blizzard, among other things: Gavin got a new sweatshirt; Boys went out to play; The cat hid; And DaddyLove  “organized”  the fridge: 2017-03-14 CLEANING OUT THE FRIDGE [44 seconds]: ♥

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Happy International Women’s Hotel Room-to-Myself Day

Wednesday, March 8th 2017   Last night I returned home to find a gift from my mom, and my boy wandering out of bed past bedtime.  Also his father whom I immediately locked onto for guidance I needed about a … Continue reading

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How to Give a Cell Phone to Your Child… LOL

Thursday, March 2nd 2017 Last night I had the privilege of attending a talk given by  Joani Geltman, MSW; “Child Development and Parenting Expert.“  The focus of the talk was managing use of social networking devices (phones, tablets, computers, etc.).  Although my … Continue reading

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Sibling Tooth Extraction

aka:  How to Make 3 Dollars in 3 Easy Steps! Monday, February 27th 2017 STEP 1:  Have brother remove your loose tooth with his head (as dramatically reenacted here): STEP 2:  Leave tooth in Tooth Fairy Pillow [TFP] while you … Continue reading

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