Category Archives: mental health

Kavenaugh, Corruption and the Cookie Jar

Posted on 2018/09/11 by circuskitchen

9/11… 2018 or… 1918??? Transcript from Judiciary Confirmation hearing of SCOTUS-Nominee Judge” Brett Kavenaugh”: Senator Kamala Harris Grills Brett Kavanaugh On Robert Mueller Investigation | NBC News [2:25]:    The Judiciary Committee is to vote -perhaps on September 20th- on whether … Continue reading →

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Cambridge Italian Festival 2018

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   At the risk of our poor neglected cheerdlen not having enough fun in their lives, we also managed to attend our annual neighborhood “Cosmas and Damian” Italian Festival.  Always a hit, and so amazing it’s … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Post Carnival Games

Posted on 2018/09/09 by circuskitchen

Sunday, September 9th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are walking home from the annual neighborhood carnival around the corner.  The kids run ahead and pause just before home. Gavin:  [Baps ClaraJane with giant big purple ball.] ClaraJane [Screaming]: Gavin … Continue reading →

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The Map of Gavin

Posted on 2018/09/08 by circuskitchen

September 6th 2018 This just in from the first week of school!   Hi Jenny, 

Gavin asked me to send a pic of his autobiographical map. 
 He has been working so hard and is off to a great start! … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Key to the City

Posted on 2018/09/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018 AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are eating extra peacefully tonight.  Even Mom is not talking, and is just enjoying the sights and sounds of Flamly Eating-In-Peace. [Dishes gently tinkle along with the occasional slurping of clam … Continue reading →

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In Defense of 5th & 6th Graders

Posted on 2018/09/06 by circuskitchen

Thursday, September 6th 2018   Amidst all the hubbub from Bob Woodward’s FEAR book detailing the Crazytown White House, it has been noted that our so-called president exhibits an understanding of National Security at about a 5th or 6th grade … Continue reading →

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These Goddesses Right Here

Posted on 2018/09/05 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 5th 2018 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‏Verified account @Ocasio2018  US House candidate, NY-14 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted Justice Democrats Congratulations to my sister in service, @AyannaPressley, on continuing her historic path into Congress tonight. Let’s push together to make Medicare for All, tuition … Continue reading →

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Back to School! 2nd & 5th Grade

Posted on 2018/09/04 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, September 4th 2018 Somehow we make it back from camping  in time to get all our preening, prepping and sleeping done in time for a bang up blast back to school.   Daddy Chef too!   Miss Katie, Mizzy, … Continue reading →

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These Are Not New Ideas

Posted on 2018/09/02 by circuskitchen

September 2nd 2018 My Lady, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, “Lays out how Democrats can win.” When I get the chance I should like to transcribe these words. But then you might not see or hear her speak for these two minutes of … Continue reading →

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That Time When

Posted on 2018/08/26 by circuskitchen

August 26th 2018   “Believe me,” I have a LOT to say about individuals rights to peacefully protest injustice (like NFL players’ highlighting unbridled violence against blacks). That is a post for another day. BUT: You’d THINK that the monkey … Continue reading →

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