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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Author ClaraJane
November 21st 2017 ClaraJane chose her famous thumb smashing accident as the writing topic for her First Grade Author Celebration Day. It was a smash hit (so to speak)! 2017-11-21 Author ClaraJane [32 seconds]:
Posted in art, childhood, education, evidence they get along, family, health, learning, love, making art, parenthood, school, siblings, work
Tagged ClaraJane, Tobin Montessori
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UkeOke: Someone to Lava
Lava Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig-Nakasone, … A long long time ago there was a volcano Living all alone in the middle of the sea He sat high above his bay watching all the couples play And wishing that he had … Continue reading
QUIET P.O.O.P.S
November 18th 2017 The one time the P.O.O.P.s were quiet. 2017-11-18 QUIET POOPS [1:19]: ♥
At Rise: Dental Rules
Friday, November 17th 2017 At Rise: Mom is driving kids -Girl 6, Boy 9-to dentist. Mom: OK remember you guys, no eating for a half hour after your appointment. [Pause. Boy bolts up from Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient … Continue reading
Hospital Clowning: Pillow Talk
Thursday, November 16th 2017 Sometimes our reconnaissance about a potential patient gets overridden by the parent. We get notes from the Child Life Specialist on every floor with a run-down of the patients that day; name, age, gender, anything significant … Continue reading
Posted in comedy, education, faith, family, health, Hospital Clowning, love, making art, mental health, parenthood, patience, work
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At Rise: Favorites
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 [Mom is climbing under boy’s blanket with him for bedtime snuggles.] Boy: I love you so much! Mom: I love you so much too! And furthermore… *pfffft.* That’s how you know you’re my favorite; because I … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, comedy, domestic life, family, forgiveness, health, love, making art, Uncategorized
Tagged bedtime farts
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Hospital Clowning: No Eyed Deer
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 Q: What do you call a deer with no eyes? A: Dr. Be Bopper learning to clown! Today was my fifth day clowning at Boston Children’s Hospital in a week. And since it’s still only my … Continue reading
Posted in comedy, education, faith, family, health, Hospital Clowning, love, making art, ukeoke, ukulele, work
Tagged learning to clown
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UkeOke: Really Big Trucks
Tuesday, November 14th 2017 Between gigs I manage to stop by Mr. Music in L.A. (that’s Lower Allston in Boston to you). I need a new ukulele and to see my wonderful friend STEVE from the Reggae Band JAH SPIRIT. … Continue reading
Posted in art, childhood, comedy, education, Friendship, health, Hospital Clowning, Laughter League, learning, love, making art, music, Performing Life, Secret Juggler, ukeoke, ukulele, work, work-life balance
Tagged Jah Spirit, Jah Spirit Steve, Mr. Music, Steve
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New iPhone Sample Movie
Monday, November 13th 2017 Yesterday my phone took a swan dive to its final demise. I seem particularly talented at dropping and breaking cell phones. Especially for a juggler. Determined to get proper protection this time, I hauled off to … Continue reading
Posted in art, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, family, making art, marriage, mental health, money, patience, work, work-life balance
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Hospital Clowning: Shhh!
Sunday, November 12th 2017 A couple days after my Clown Rounds on Friday, I am reflecting upon a random moment and sharing it with my husband (cue harp playing four seconds of flashback transition music): My partner and I are waiting … Continue reading
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