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Unexpected Magic the Gathering with Boy

Posted on 2020/03/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, March 17th 2020 Upon waking this morning, Boy decides he wants to show Mom how to play Magic the Gathering. Me:  WTF?! Mind you, this is DAY TWO of our unexpected foray into Home Schooling under the Coronavirus Quarantine.  … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke Day #3: Wanna Be Like You feat. ClaraJane

Posted on 2020/03/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 16th 2020             . .     . . 2020-03-16 Quarantine UkeOke Day #3 – Wanna Be Like You feat. ClaraJane [3:32]: . ♥♥

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Corona Fun Times Three

Posted on 2020/03/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 16th 2020 . For our first day of spontaneous homeschooling, we analyzed these three media pieces during lunch.  I only share them here because they are (hilarious and) utterly worth it. L@@K! 1)  Honest Government Ad | Coronavirus: Flatten … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke: Day Two – Mini Motown Medley

Posted on 2020/03/15 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 15th 2020 . 2020-03-15 Quarantine Uke-Oke Mini Motown Medley [4:04]: . . .🎵.

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Quarantine UkeOke: Day #One – The Universe Song

Posted on 2020/03/14 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 14th 2020 . 2020-03-14 Corona UkeOke – The Universe Song [3:35]: . .  

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CJ Tap Music

Posted on 2020/03/07 by circuskitchen

March 2020 What do you know, I found the pieces of music Dearest Daughter was looking for! To POOP on.  I mean, to practice TAP. . Tommy Dorsey & Orchestra -Tea For Two Cha Cha (instrumental) [2:59]: . . A … Continue reading →

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Grit and Perseverance with the Rather Enlightened Jim Carey

Posted on 2020/03/05 by circuskitchen

  The Power of Positivity with Jim Carey:    ♥  

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Boomer’s Check-Up Take Two

Posted on 2020/02/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 28th 2020 . I should never have gone to the other vet. He’s not bad, just expensive. And nothing compares to the quality of care, communication and insight offered by Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston. Delight even. . … Continue reading →

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Primary Voting 2020

Posted on 2020/02/27 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 Though I still want to accompany my family to the polls on actual Voting Day this coming Super Tuesday, March 3rd, I decided to take advantage of the brand new Early Voting option in Massachusetts, with … Continue reading →

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Crazy Bunny Lady Diaries: Mom Please We Can’t

Posted on 2020/02/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 24th 2020 . Heading out for work Monday evening, we decide to leave Boom-Boom out running around in “diapers.”  (See: DIY-bunny-diaper.) Once before the kids managed to get his diaper off and put him away, so they can … Continue reading →

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