Category Archives: Shining Light

Quarantine UkeOke #40 – Lone Star

Posted on 2020/04/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 22nd 2020 – Quarantine Day 40 .       . Song: Lone Star By:  Lee Alexander   .     . 2020-04-22 Quarantine UkeOke #40 – Lone Star [2:30]: . ♥

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*New* Inoculation for CoronaVirus!

Posted on 2020/03/05 by circuskitchen

Feb/Mar 2020 STEP ONE: . Iranian actor Danial musically shows how to wash your hands [1:01]:  . . STEP TWO:   . . Seriously. . ♠    

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Grit and Perseverance with the Rather Enlightened Jim Carey

Posted on 2020/03/05 by circuskitchen

  The Power of Positivity with Jim Carey:    ♥  

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The Pineapple Project

Posted on 2020/02/18 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 17th 2020 Had the privilege of bringing the kids to a library show of a colleague/friend, Mal, who performs “The Pineapple Project” with a co-creator & performer. It’s about two children playing together and navigating their gender roles. … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Song: FEEL THE BERN

Posted on 2019/03/13 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019 As Bernie wraps up another spectacular campaign rally with P-E-O-P-L-E today in South Carolina, I discover my new.  Favorite.  Song. BERNIE SANDERS SONG FEEL THE BERN!!! [3:23]: #BernieSanders #TonyTig #2020 #OurRevolution Also Credit to Jordie for … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Hospital Clowning: Good Night Lights

Posted on 2019/01/31 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 31st 2019 As I head to HASBRO Children’s Hospital in Providence RI today, I wanted to share this piece about a most wonderful tradition there.  See! How The City Of Providence Comforts Sick Children [2:03]:    More about … Continue reading →

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The Terminal Gate

Posted on 2019/01/31 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 18th 2019 NOTE:  Contemplations on the end of life written before six flights scheduled in 10 days, and posted after completing all of them safely, FWIW!   Maybe I’m a little afraid today, but not much.  I’ve been … Continue reading →

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