You Can Be ABC’s

Posted on 2020/10/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 28th 2020

Here is a some bright-ass sunshine for ya on what is right now a dark cloudy day.

#YouCanBeABCs from Sam – 6 year old raps about careers A through Z [2:30]:

Quite probably the most remarkable 2&1/2 minutes of my day, that’s for sure!

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AT RISE: I Dissent

Posted on 2020/10/27 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 27th 2020

AT RISE: Mom comes into the Distance Learning Environment (homeschool area) wearing her new RBG “I Dissent” shirt, with hair and makeup more put together than usual.

DAUGHTER: Oo-ooh! You look nice! How come you’re all done up?

MOM: [Stops. Looks at her.] Because they just replaced Ruth Bader Ginsberg with someone who’s really going to hurt your future.

DAUGHTER: [Stares. Clenches fists.]

MOM: And doing my hair and makeup is better than crying in bed.

MOM AND DAUGHTER: [Look at each other.]

MOM: It’s important to stand tall.

DAUGHTER AND MOM: [Hug.]

SCENE.

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8:46 with Dave Chapelle

Posted on 2020/10/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 26th 2020

I had the privilege of watching this this morning; better late than never.

Sharing it here to increase the chance that you may as well.

This film is 27 minutes long.

8:46 – Dave Chappelle [27:20]:

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This Bear and a Chair – A POEM by ClaraJane and Mamma

Posted on 2020/10/25 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 25th 2020

This Bear and a Chair

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I’m tying this bear to a chair

I’m not sure he wants to sit there

I’m tying this bear to chair

So he can’t move his derriere

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I’m tying this bear to a chair

Don’t ask what he did to get there

I always do it with a flair

When I tie a bear to a chair

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I can smell fear in the air

When I tie a bear to a chair

I’m tying this bear to a chair

I think he soiled his underwear

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I’m tying this bear to a chair

And now he can’t go anywhere.

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Halloween 2020: Thank you Grandma

Posted on 2020/10/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 24th 2020

Hallloween Treats from Grandma Z in Florida

Dear Grandma:

Thank you for the delicious spooky treats!

We love you and are so lucky to have you for a Grandma.

Now if you could please help vote tRump out of office we would both really appreciate it and have a chance at a viable future!

Love,

Your Grandchildren and their Hopeful Parents

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Hospital Clowning: Lean On Me with Dr. Be Bopper & Boomsy Bun

Posted on 2020/10/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, October 23rd 2020

2020-10-23 Dr. Be Bopper & Boomsy Bun – Lean On Me [2:32]:

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Lyrics to Lean on Me by Bill Withers:

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow

But if we are wise We know that there’s always tomorrow

[CHORUS:]  

Lean on me, when you’re not strong / And I’ll be your friend I’ll help you carry on

For it won’t be long ‘Til I’m gonna need / Somebody to lean on

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Please swallow your pride If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill those of your needs That you won’t let show

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You just call on me brother, when you need a hand / We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you’ll understand / We all need somebody to lean on

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CHORUS 

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You just call on me brother, when you need a hand / We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you’ll understand / We all need somebody to lean on

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If there is a load you have to bear / That you can’t carry

I’m right up the road / I’ll share your load

If you just call me (call me) / If you need a friend (call me)

call me uh huh (call me) if you need a friend (call me)

If you ever need a friend (just call me) 

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Side Effects of Voting for tRump

Posted on 2020/10/22 by circuskitchen

October 2020

I found this TikToc to be quite informative. What do you think?

https://www.tiktok.com/@shaimee_sisters/video/6874651215565720838?from_user=H18f0WOmpxmK4S8IsmqeKcCqf4nE%2Fo1sQ11vrnFCMq4NPVNYyJVz8L5OLMai%2FE46g3CcYQIBaPNNXnB0&gd_label=edm_recommend&language=en&msg_id=1dacdfa62728b9c37282e8c71ee56391&utm_campaign=emailrecall&utm_source=edm_recommend&source=h5_m

#VOTEHIMOUT!!!

And to be clear, please allow Phillipa Soo and Groffsauce to explain it:

https://www.tiktok.com/@pippasoo/video/6869889395625856262?from_user=w91%2BgH8G7OBa5NPzEqm8rsc2Ilx1BN%2B0ahpIMnGNfyuGMKKalM63a7zBtR97qTwUi0OEmQKwtTzK4njy&gd_label=edm_recommend&language=en&msg_id=1dacdfa62728b9c37282e8c71ee56391&utm_campaign=emailrecall&utm_source=edm_recommend&source=h5_m

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Homeschool Headmistress: CircusKitchen Recess

Posted on 2020/10/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 22nd 2020

Here is Gavin doing self-directed exercise at home for “Gym” today.

OK I might have directed a little bit, but huzzah! he can juggle on the rolla bolla.

Until he needs to go to the bathroom anyway. When he gets back up on it afterwards he says; “Woah! I need to find my balance again. I’m suddenly lighter, so I think my center of mass has changed!”

TMI? Sorry not sorry!

And, what’s an accomplishment for a big brother without being dogged by your little sister?

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CircusKitchen VOTED

Posted on 2020/10/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 21st 2020

Grab him by the ballot!

Voted early.

Phew.

Gavin chose to quietly walk his scooter in order to accompany me through the whole process, blithely earning the admiration of various adults in the polling station.

And just before that we got flu shots, at a beautifully operated pop-up outpost in the local school’s cafeteria.

We even ran into our own beloved pediatrician,
Dr. Lisa Dobberteen. (o:

It was gorgeous weather and I even made bread that morning (in a pan).

Such a red letter day.

#ByeDon

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Be Our Guest, Wear a Mask!

Posted on 2020/10/21 by circuskitchen

Thanks to my son for finding and sharing this gem.

It’s definitely worth a listen, even if you are a “Mask Debater.”

Wear a Mask (Be Our Guest Parody) [2:14]:

You’re welcome!

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