Category Archives: work

No Good, Terrible, Bad Office Help

Posted on 2019/02/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019   Nothing to see here really.  Just our “No Good Terrible Bad” Kitten helping me with the bookkeeping today.   Mostly we showcase “sacred” in the mundane around here.  Sometimes just “cute.” 2019-02-27 No Good Terrible Bad Office Help … 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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Shining Light: The Owners of this Country

Posted on 2019/02/24 by circuskitchen

  No one sums it up better than George Carlin.  He is 100% spot on this sad reality.* George Carlin The real owners of the country [3:20]:   *Which also happens to be why Bernie Sanders is running for president. … 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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Bernie 2020: It’s ON

Posted on 2019/02/19 by circuskitchen

February 19th 2019 Holy… YES. Watch: Bernie Sanders shares video announcing 2020 presidential bid [1:57]:   OMFG let’s DO this. I’m Running For President [10:48]:   OMG U Guys:  He raised over a million dollars within the first three hours … Continue reading →

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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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Parenting: Self-Actualized, Competent, Capable, Confident Adults

Posted on 2019/02/07 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 6th 2019   As I am now on a journey to better understand how to deal partner with helicopter parents, I came across this wonderfully inspiring and succinct overview of How to Raise an Adult by Standford Dean … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: Oh What A Night

Posted on 2019/02/06 by circuskitchen

*Tuesday, February 6th 2019     BEGIN RANT. So, last night* was the first time I incurred a complaint at the restaurant(s) where I have been working Kids Night every week for over 6 years now.   Fortunately I get along … Continue reading →

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The Wistful Notion of Sending Thank Yous

Posted on 2019/02/03 by circuskitchen

February 3rd 2019 With this simple customized stationary -and parental assistance- my 4 year-old niece was able to send out THANK YOU notes in the aftermath of her early December birthday party. As I write it is early February and … 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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