Category Archives: social justice

UNMASKED & ENTITLED at NORDSTROM RACK

Posted on 2021/05/07 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 7th 2021 Simply too fun not to share. (And too short not to watch!) . UNMASKED & ENTITLED at NORDSTROM RACK [0:36]: .

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AT RISE: Sharing is Caring

Posted on 2021/04/02 by circuskitchen

Friday, April 2nd 2021 . AT RISE: Girl is sitting at Boy’s desk. Boy is standing next to her. They are engrossed in Minecraft on the computer. Kitten is along for the ride. BOY: [Snags a couple oyster crackers from … Continue reading →

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AT RISE: Why Me Cold

Posted on 2021/03/29 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 29th 2021 . AT RISE: It’s morning in the distance learning homeschool. Mom is crossing the room from the kitchen when Boy stands up from his desk. BOY: Haha, I just figured out why I’m cold. [Heads towards … Continue reading →

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Me and Anti-Racism: A Beginning

Posted on 2021/03/18 by circuskitchen

March 18th 2021 While this is by no means my first foray into grappling with the inescapable dominant paradigm of white supremacy in our culture, this is my first time joining a book club about it. Also my first time … Continue reading →

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Un-Installing tRump

Posted on 2021/01/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 20th 2020: Biden-Harris Inauguration Day . . For realz, this is what I woke up to today: . . Pinching myself. And saying; “BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!” 👋

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400 Lights, 400,000 Lives

Posted on 2021/01/19 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, January 19th 2020 Biden-Harris Inaguration Eve . . I was unprepared for such a display of dignity, class, caring, recognition, commemoration, grief, honor, hope, beauty… and determination. *

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Post-Insurrection Meditation Exercise

Posted on 2021/01/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, January 11th 2020 . Inspired by these words below here, on this day I signed up for an online meditation thing. . This person Dr. Amanda Kemp is someone whose black voice I’d like to tune to, and amplify … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2020

Posted on 2020/11/26 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 26th 2020 . . . Zooming for Thanksgiving is about what you’d expect. Between technical challenges and standard chaos, we sign off before too long. But not before Gavin consults Bubble Wow on the best practices for how … Continue reading →

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Diamond Jack

Posted on 2020/11/18 by circuskitchen

Apropos of nothing –save perhaps a steadfast general commitment to doing good in the world– here is this thrilling cartoon which Gavin found and we love. Enjoy! Diamond Jack [3:06]: . *

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Election 2020: #CountEveryVote Rally in Boston with the Kids

Posted on 2020/11/04 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 4th 2020 . Boy: We shouldn’t have to worry about the outcome of this election! Me: Why? Boy: Because I’m a KID! Me: I think you mean, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether this election is fair. … Continue reading →

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