Category Archives: history

Our Revolution – It’s Happening!

Posted on 2017/03/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 31st 2017 – Orpheum Theatre Boston   I am verklempt with all the feels after possibly a once in a lifetime experience.  As Elizabeth Warren says [at 1:01:25], “You know, this is my first time here in Massachusetts to … Continue reading →

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Colin Kaepernick – Modern Day Hero

Posted on 2017/03/28 by circuskitchen

March 2017   Maybe it’s easy for me to NOT hate Colin Kaepernick because I couldn’t give a flying crap about FOOTBALL.  More specifically I hate the space that professional football has come to occupy in American culture.  I hate it because of the … Continue reading →

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Eartha Kitt – Woke A.F.

Posted on 2017/03/28 by circuskitchen

A little history filler for those of us for whom Eartha Kitt was before a time of our awareness. FTR:  President Johnson sent the FBI & CIA after her for speaking truth to power about black kids being sent to … Continue reading →

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F.U.W.

Posted on 2017/03/24 by circuskitchen

Ironically posting in conjunction with “Stress Reduction Song,” here goes this amazing “woke” and comprehensive piece of work by this artist with whom I was not familiar, Jussie Smollet. F.U.W. [3:45]:   Here is a run down of so many … Continue reading →

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Silence and Privilege

Posted on 2017/03/13 by circuskitchen

March 13th 2017 From my friend Corey Morgan, because he says it well and it can’t be said enough: Trump Supporters: You want to know why the label of racist/bigot/xenophobe is pasted on you for supporting Trump? And you want … Continue reading →

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Isaiah Robinson – Local Hero

Posted on 2017/03/02 by circuskitchen

January 23rd 2017 “Look for the helpers.” ~Fred Rogers’ Mother After the devastating fire in our neighborhood in December, the Cambridge City Council looked for the helpers and boy did they find one. This ceremony honoring high school junior Isaiah … Continue reading →

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USA History Animation – NRA & the KKK

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Our flamly edification continues: A Brief History of the USA – Bolwing for Columbine – Michael Moore [3:14]: 

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This Land Is Mine – An Animated History of Palestine

Posted on 2017/02/25 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 25th 2017 An amazing animated history of the war over what I understand to be the Israel/Palestine territory.  I knew that the conflict goes WAY back in history far before the current two seemingly nihilistic foes, but check … Continue reading →

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Phillin’ the Bern with my Kids – 2016

Posted on 2016/07/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 24th – Thursday, July 28th 2016 Remembering the incomparable experience of protesting the 2016 Democratic National Convention with my kids in Philadelphia. Those were the days   I will ALWAYS relish these days where the ENTIRE city was … Continue reading →

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Wedding TOAST by Brother Rob

Posted on 2010/08/15 by circuskitchen

August 15th 2010 On the occasion of our first wedding anniversary, my incomparable brother Robert gave us this priceless video toast. 2010-08-15 TOAST [5:44]:   Thank you Robert.  You’re amazing and hilarious.  I love you brother! ♥♥♥

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