Category Archives: mental health

Shining Light: These Three Goddesses – Oscar Edition

Posted on 2019/02/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 25th 2019 Let us take 3 minutes to fan-fawn over these three geniuses right here (from last night’s Oscars). Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler’s Oscars Opening 2019 [2:50]:   Hell, Tina Fey can hold my boobs … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: The Owners of this Country

Posted on 2019/02/24 by circuskitchen

  No one sums it up better than George Carlin.  He is 100% spot on this sad reality.* George Carlin The real owners of the country [3:20]:   *Which also happens to be why Bernie Sanders is running for president. … Continue reading →

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Bernie 2020: My Boyfriend’s Back

Posted on 2019/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 2019     We’re BACK, Baby!!!   Ever since Bernie announced the reboot of his presidential campaign, I’m like: Angels – My Boyfriend’s Back [2:09]:             ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

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At Rise: For You Mommy

Posted on 2019/02/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 21st 2019 AT RISE: It is 7:30am. Girl Child climbs in bed where mom is sleeping. CJ: [Whispering.] Mamma. [Pause.] Mommy? I have something to show you. Mom: [Mumbling] Hmm… [opens eyes slightly]. CJ: See? It’s a dead … Continue reading →

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D&D in Da House

Posted on 2019/02/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 20th 2019   “Dad?  My friends and I were wondering if you could lead us on a little quest, you know,  so we can build up some points…” Now, I don’t know anything about Dungeons and Dragons except … Continue reading →

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Bernie 2020: It’s ON

Posted on 2019/02/19 by circuskitchen

February 19th 2019 Holy… YES. Watch: Bernie Sanders shares video announcing 2020 presidential bid [1:57]:   OMFG let’s DO this. I’m Running For President [10:48]:   OMG U Guys:  He raised over a million dollars within the first three hours … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: Words that Don’t Belong to Everyone

Posted on 2019/02/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 11th 2019   Astonishingly, a School Committee Member in our town is currently under hot scrutiny for having said the full N*word out loud in front of a group of students.  In the turmoil that has ensued, of … Continue reading →

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Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th Birthday

Posted on 2019/02/09 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 9th 2019 Happy Birthday Zachary and Olivia!   2019-02-09 Zachary 16th & Olivia’s 14th BDay [1:00]:       And thanks especially to Pops for being here, as always!  ♥♥♥ ♥

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Another Magical Time with ClaraJane

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, Feb 7th 2019   Hard to believe these dental trips might end up among happy memories from this childhood, but they just may.   ClaraJane is surprisingly chipper after having anticipated THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL for weeks and … Continue reading →

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At Rise: The Secret of Life

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 7th 2019 AT RISE:  After an unusually stressful night, Gavin is looking like a brand new shiny chipper Boy this morning as he climbs in the front seat of the car.  ClaraJane is in the back. Mom:  Wow.  … Continue reading →

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