Category Archives: tragedy

Quarantine UkeOke #38 – Grace is Gone

Posted on 2020/04/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 20th 2020 – Quarantine Day #38             Song:  Grace is Gone By:  Dave Matthews .   . 2020-04-20 Quarantine UkeOke #38 – Grace is Gone [6:48]:  . . ♥

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The Girl Who Came Back Home

Posted on 2020/04/20 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 19th 2020   Without going into too much detail, the world as she knew it was just too much to take this afternoon and Darling Daughter packed essentials into a bag and headed out the door. THANKFULLY I … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #33 – Marble Halls

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020 – Quarantine Day #33 .         . Song:  Marble Halls By:  Enya     . 2020-04-15 Quarantine UkeOke #33 – Marble Hals [3:33]: . ♥

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Homeschool Headmistress: Pandora’s Box

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020 ONE PARENT’S COMPENDIUM OF ACADEMIC RESOURCES PROVIDED FOR ONE 3rd GRADER DURING QUARANTINE   DISCLAIMER:  We are privileged by our district’s resources, our inspirational school, and the most dedicated, loving and talented teachers.  With the sudden … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: In the Name of All that is Holy

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020   It is 7:45am on the third school day morning of our fifth week in quarantine.  All is quiet and I’m in the kitchen making tea.  Our Alexa speaker goes off:  “THIS IS A REMINDER:  TIME … Continue reading →

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AT RISE Homeschool Edition: Deadly Dishes

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020   AT RISE:  Mom has started making breakfast.  Both kids are “working” at their desks.  Mom pauses to think again and peers at Boy suspiciously. Mom:  Hey Babe. What are you working on? Gavin:  [Quickly switches … Continue reading →

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AT RISE Homeschool Edition: Breakfast

Posted on 2020/04/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, April 15th 2020   AT RISE:  It is 9:30am in The Homeschool and everyone is on their computers.  CJ is working on Reflex Math and Mom is online after stress-eating a block of cheese. CJ:  Mom can I have some … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Headmistress: Rant of Desperation

Posted on 2020/04/14 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 14th 2020 (Please note this rant is from the day *before* things were coming to a head.  Now that we’re coming out the other side it feels safer to post, mostly just for posterity in this historical time.  … Continue reading →

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AT RISE Homeschool Edition: Mean Ol’ Marm

Posted on 2020/04/14 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 14th 2020 AT RISE:  It is mid-morning at home.  Mom and Dad are deep into Homeschool Custodial Duties as the children work on schoolwork at their desks. MOM: [To Boy]  Whatcha workin’ on Babe? GAVIN:  Oh, a “Tribute … Continue reading →

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Quarantine UkeOke #31 – Ordinary Women and Men

Posted on 2020/04/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 13th 2020 – Quarantine Day #31 .       . Song:  Ordinary Women and Men By:  Don White . 2020-04-13 Quarantine UkeOke #31 – Ordinary Women and Men [4:47]: . ♥

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