Category Archives: social justice

Gandalf. Dumbledore. Obi-Wan. Bernie.

Posted on 2020/02/25 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 25th 2020 . . . . . . . . . ♦

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Early Voting Week

Posted on 2020/02/24 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 24th 2020 It’s early voting week here in Massachusetts and I am humbled and awed that I have another chance to vote for my Bernie. After the horrific catastrophe of 2016, my daughter would still wish on a … Continue reading →

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Dick Van Dyke Feels the Bern

Posted on 2020/02/23 by circuskitchen

February 23rd 2020 Dick Van Dyke Endorses Bernie Sanders for President [1:58]:   “I think somebody younger like Bernie is just a perfect candidate.” ~Dick Van Dyke ♦♦

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Activism: Listen to Mary

Posted on 2020/02/21 by circuskitchen

February 20th 2020 My sister Amanda shared this gem from my indomitable five year-old niece, Mary: You heard the lady. Trust me you do NOT want to disappoint her. I only say this for your own good. Go on then! … Continue reading →

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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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Political Action: Peace Rally Against War with Iran

Posted on 2020/01/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 9th 2019     On this night, Dear Hubsand and I got our family over to Harvard Square to join the national protest of tRump’s escalation with Iran.  For a Thursday evening in early January –outside in 23·F … Continue reading →

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In Your View by Emilie Mover

Posted on 2019/11/22 by circuskitchen

Just watch it:     #EmilieMover #InYourView ♥

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Democratic Debate with My Son

Posted on 2019/11/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 20th 2019   Listening to the Democratic Presidential Candidates debate the idea of potentially taxing the 0.001% of the elite class all of $0.02 to fund innumerable programs, and how to fund healthcare, my son gets up from … Continue reading →

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Try Everything (by Shakira)

Posted on 2019/11/18 by circuskitchen

November 2019   This song by Shakira is the story of my life. If I had to choose a swan song or funeral song this would probably be it: TRY EVERYTHING – Shakira C   F  C   G   C  … Continue reading →

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Packages for the Homeless: “Got Empathy?”

Posted on 2019/11/12 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 12th 2019   Traveling through Harvard Square today, I stop by the homeless guy with all the clever signs outside the Coop.  Today’s reads:  “GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DAY.” Then I cross the street to give a package … Continue reading →

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