Category Archives: love

Author Celebration with Miles and Gavin

Posted on 2016/11/22 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 22nd 2016 On this much anticipated day of celebrating the lower elementary authors of Tobin Montessori, who should I find in my son’s classroom?   What did he write?             A very well … Continue reading →

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Feeling the Bern in Boston with Bernie Sanders

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 20th 2016   My hero’s book -mantra and raison d’être- is called Our Revolution, a Future to Believe In.  A copy of the book was to be included in the modest $33 ticket fee to see him speak … Continue reading →

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Julia Julia Julia

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 20th 2016 By a turn of fate I neither understand nor question, Dear Hubsand and I procured babysitting for both Saturday AND Sunday night this weekend, which is most notable for the fact that is exactly two more … Continue reading →

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Child Test – Gavin

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

November 20th 2016   1. What is your name?   Gavin 2. How old are you?  Eight. 3. When is your birthday?   May *st 20** 4. How old is Mommy?  45 5. What is your favorite color?  Um, magenta with a hint … Continue reading →

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Child Test – ClaraJane

Posted on 2016/11/20 by circuskitchen

November 18th 2016 “Child test. No coaching. Just write down exactly what they say.”   1. What is your name?  ClaraJane 2. How old are you?  5 3. When is your birthday?    Eleven seven eleven. 4. How old is Mommy? … Continue reading →

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Boston Peace Rally with Gavin

Posted on 2016/11/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 11th 2016   So pleased my boy opted to accompany me to the Peace Rally in Boston on this day.   2016-11-11 Boston Peace Rally [2:51]:         Boston Globe:  http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/11/11/crowd-gathers-for-post-election-love-rally-boston-common/d0pJOfTQ4ry7n2hqSBzdKN/story.html Channel 7:  http://whdh.com/news/peaceful-anti-trump-rally-held-on-boston-common/ Channel 5:  2016-11-11 … Continue reading →

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TRUMPOCALYPSE: Telling the Children

Posted on 2016/11/09 by circuskitchen

2016-11-09   The last apocalyptic disaster on American soil took place on 9/11 (2001). Now we have 11/9 (2016). 1) Telling the Children: Everyone is asking “How do we explain this to the children?”  Here is how I did: 2016-11-09 … Continue reading →

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Sugar Skulls POOP-Style

Posted on 2016/11/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 6th 2016   My soul sister Oksana is among other things a spanish teacher originally from Cuba.  Every year she conducts a wonderful celebration of Dia de los Muertos with her students, including the decoration of sugar skulls … Continue reading →

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When Grandma Z Skips Town

Posted on 2016/10/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 29th 2016 Although we were blessed to entertain a visit from Auntie Lolo this week, we were not so lucky with Grandma Z.  Word reached Florida of all the germs we’re incubating up here.  At any rate, in imminent … Continue reading →

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Tobin Halloween 2016

Posted on 2016/10/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 28th 2016 An unadulterated photo blast of favorite cuties at the after school Halloween party this year.  (Bummed I didn’t get a shot of my adorable sister in her cute kitty ears… but otherwise here we are.) First … Continue reading →

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