Category Archives: work

Hospital Clowning: April Fools

Posted on 2019/04/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 1st 2019 For April Fools this year we got ALL CLOWNS ON DECK.   Instead of the usual two clowns on rounds, we had twelve. How many clowns does it take to make a phone call?   Or … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Giving Blood

Posted on 2019/03/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 28th 2019 Although I have given sweat and tears for this job before, until now I had not given actual blood.  Today included all three.   It’s as easy as making an appointment and reclining in a chair. … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Ten Habits of Daily Connection

Posted on 2019/03/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21, 2019 Note:  I did not write the following post.  It is by Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting.  It’s SO GOOD and I want to try all of these techniques, into perpetuity. Aha! Parenting Blog Practical solutions for … Continue reading →

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Olivia the Climate Strike Kid

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   My niece Olivia at the Climate Strike on Boston Common! [Click]: 2019-03-15 Climate Strike Featuring Olivia [1:53]:   So proud of you Olivia!  Thank you for your activism.  PLEASE keep up the great work. You … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Defeated

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   At bedtime two nights ago I ask my son if anything is on his mind.  And how!  Turns out he is gripped with fear because a huge school project is almost due and he hasn’t … Continue reading →

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CJ Showing Work to Daddy at School

Posted on 2019/03/14 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 14th 2019 As I’m leaving a meeting at the kids’ school this morning, what do I see but a familiar unicorn fairy thing BOINGING through the hallway, on her way to show Daddy her work from class.  She … 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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At Rise: Equalality is Like this Tray of Legos

Posted on 2019/03/02 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 2nd 2019   AT RISE:  Mom & CJ are each working at their desks in the living room after listening to Bernie Sanders’ campaign launch speech in Brooklyn, NY. CJ:  Mama? M:  Yes hon? CJ:  Equality is like … Continue reading →

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Bernie 2020: Sayonara Chump

Posted on 2019/03/01 by circuskitchen

March 2019         ♥      

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Lying Liars and the Lies They Lie About

Posted on 2019/02/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 28th 2019                 Even FOX NEWS drilled into this point: Fox News Host Calls Out Rep. Jim Jordan For Cherry-Picking Michael Cohen’s Testimony   (Yes this piece is by HuffPost but … Continue reading →

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