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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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Tagged beer and discuss, Heineken ad
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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
Posted in childhood, comedy, domestic life, family, fight, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, mental health, parenthood
Tagged birthday boy, nerf guns, standing up for mommy
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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
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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Tagged CW Taekwondo
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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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Tagged a night without kids, alone time, away from the kids, International Women's Day, Mom's Day, Mommy Time, nevertheless she persisted, PERSIST, PERSIST Pussy Hat, pussy hat
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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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Tagged baby tooth loss, loose tooth, sibling friends, sibling rivalry, Tooth Fairy
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