Category Archives: music

Cambridge High School – Welcome BLACK

Posted on 2018/09/13 by circuskitchen

September 6th 2018 I cannot believe how fantastic this is.  Our high school’s Black Student Union -who have done an outstanding job of documenting and advocating against the constant, pervasive and otherwise sometimes invisible forms of discrimination that students of … 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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Mueller’s Indictment Song by James Corden

Posted on 2018/08/24 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 24th 2018 Truly O.M.G. This inestimable gem was just brought to my attention, and now I bring it to yours; four minutes of pure gold. Robert Mueller’s Indictment Song [3:57]:                 … Continue reading →

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Raindrops on Roses

Posted on 2018/08/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,August 22nd 2018 A little celebrating of the best news day since the apocalyptic beginning of this shameful sham of a so-called “presidency.” (We also happened to get our hair did.) 2018-08-22 Mamma and Gavin Sing About the News [48 … Continue reading →

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CAMPING: Anniversary @Lovells Island

Posted on 2018/08/16 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, August 15th 2018 Best. Anniversary. Ever. 2018-08-15 Anniversary Island @Lovells – Day One [2:12]:   2018-08-16 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Two [2:02]:    2018-08-17 Anniversary @Lovells Island – Day Three [1 min]:   $49 Ferry Pass + $30 Uber … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brother

Posted on 2018/08/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, August 13th 2018 On the occasion of my Big (best and only) Brother’s Birthday this year. 2018-08-13 Happy BDay Rob c.o. Laughter League [31 seconds]:   ♥♥

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AT RISE: What issa diss?

Posted on 2018/08/10 by circuskitchen

Friday, August 10th 2018 AT RISE:  Mommy is in the bath with ClaraJane, combing out her hair. ClaraJane:  [bathtub fart bubble noise] [Pause.] Mom:  [Scrunches up face.  Then in Borat accent:]  What issa diss-ah? ClaraJane:  That’s CHEESE. SCENE.  ♥♥

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Mr. Rogers: Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Posted on 2018/08/04 by circuskitchen

August 2018 Who knew that all this time Fred Rogers’ message of kindness, love and acceptance would end up so very radical? WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Trailer (2018) – Mr. Fred Rogers Documentary [2:44]:   My wish for you: … Continue reading →

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute

Posted on 2018/07/28 by circuskitchen

Saturday, July 28th 2018 In Clear Lake, Iowa; Great Aunt Judy gives ClaraJane a first lesson and the flute she had received from her parents as a little girl. 2018-07-28 ClaraJane, Great Aunt Judy & the Flute [20 seconds]:   … Continue reading →

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