Category Archives: learning

Pixel’s Puppies Redux

Posted on 2019/07/27 by circuskitchen

July 26, 2019 2019-07-26 Pixel’s Puppies Redux [1:24]: And on a side note, here is the Puppies’ Aunt Copley who has apparently decided that ClaraJane is the cat’s pajamas:

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CJ’s Improv Camp Showcase

Posted on 2019/07/26 by circuskitchen

Friday, July 26th 2019 2019-07-26 CJ’s Boston Improv Showcase [2:07]:

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C + M

Posted on 2019/07/26 by circuskitchen

2019   I actually have such an abundance of love notes from my daughter that I collage them into her art books. I don’t think it’s a kid’s obligation to love their parents. I don’t feel I did anything explicit … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane at Improv Camp

Posted on 2019/07/25 by circuskitchen

July 22-26, 2019 I was worried my daughter might be overwhelmed at Improv Camp. She’s the youngest age eligible for summer classes at the incomparable Improv Boston. But the initiative is all hers, and I’m behind her 100%. Here she … Continue reading →

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What It Actually Means to Be Liberal

Posted on 2019/07/22 by circuskitchen

July 2019 And I quote: “I’m a liberal….. but that doesn’t mean what a lot of people apparently think it does. Let’s break it down, shall we? Because quite frankly, I’m getting a little tired of being told what I … Continue reading →

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Pixel’s Puppies

Posted on 2019/07/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 20th 2019 Omg! 2019-07-20 Pixel’s Puppies [0:35]:

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ClaraJane’s New Chemistry Lab

Posted on 2019/07/20 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 20th 2019 2019-07-20 CJ’s New Chemistry Set [1:12]:

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Cruelty is the Point and Racism is the Means

Posted on 2019/07/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, July 17th 2019 Um, actually: And by the way: Yes, the issues are commingled. And the White House Occupant’s racism has *improved* his ratings. Sometimes he’s not as big a fucking moron as he seems. Maybe he’s not stupid. … Continue reading →

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Facets of Fascism

Posted on 2019/07/15 by circuskitchen

Monday, July 15th 2019 I must confess, I am so genuinely confused. I pursue information and think about what’s going on in this country and planet all the time. And I want to practice nuance, clarity, precision, insight, compassion and … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane’s BDay Sleepover (!!)

Posted on 2019/07/14 by circuskitchen

Weekend of July 13th-14th 2019   What an absolute honor and delight hosting these three extraordinary young ladies.  Even if they did wake up and restart the party at… 3am.  At least they let me sleep until… 5:53am.   2019-07-13&14 … Continue reading →

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