Category Archives: making art

Pussyhats for the Resistance

Posted on 2017/01/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 18th 2017 As we brace ourselves for an unthinkable inau-gag!-guration of an unspeakably inappropriate and unqualified person for [*cough*] U.S. President this Friday, we are also busy preparing ourselves for the “unprecedented” historic Women’s March on Saturday. One amazing symbol that … Continue reading →

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Instructional Video by ClaraJane: How to Plant a Money Tree

Posted on 2017/01/09 by circuskitchen

January 6th 2017 ClaraJane’s Instructional Video series continues. 2017-01-06 HOW TO PLANT A DOLLAR TREE BY CLARAJANE [1:39]:  Now you know. Stay tuned for the right and wrong way to curtsy!  (o: #Sacajawea  

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CircusKitchen 2017++ Aspirations

Posted on 2017/01/05 by circuskitchen

January 2017 An index of aspirations inspired by 2017 (posted for reference here so I can find them). 1)  Screen & review documentary/historical movie ~monthly. e.g.: IN THEATRES:  Hidden Figures, Allegience, Screenagers*  *(just got tix!!!)  OLIVER STONE: Untold History of the U.S. KEN … Continue reading →

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My Pizzeria Birthday 2016

Posted on 2017/01/04 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 26th 2016 For my birthday this year, family graciously came to dinner at Pizzeria Regina where I work for kids night, including Aunt Jane Ann from Dallas!  It was a win-win-win and everyone (save for my poor suffering hubsand) … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane Ballet Watch Day

Posted on 2016/12/14 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, December 14th 2016 2016-12-14 ClaraJane Ballet Watch Day [3:09]:   I’ll try not to write much because I am helplessly biased and watching her dance takes my breath away and draws tears from my eyes, so I have little … Continue reading →

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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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Civics .101

Posted on 2016/11/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 19th 2016 Last night at our elementary school’s “International Night” celebration of all our different cultures, instead of a cultural table, I ran one called “Civics 101,” even if “Civics .101” is more apt. Gavin helped me letter this … 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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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 Auntie Lolo Comes to Town

Posted on 2016/10/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 24th 2016   What a treat to have Auntie Lolo in town, even if for just one evening of her brief business trip to Boston. 2016-10-24 When Auntie Lolo Comes to Town [2:45]:           … Continue reading →

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