Monthly Archives: May 2018

Hospital Clowning: Bubbles to Tears

Posted on 2018/05/29 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 29th 2018   1) Zombie Nurse Parade* *(Said with deep respect.) Arriving at the hospital in the mornings, as I go in the most striking thing to me is the stream of nurses going out.  Bleary eyed, checking their … Continue reading →

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Otter River Memorial Day Camping SPLOOP Style

Posted on 2018/05/28 by circuskitchen

Memorial Day Weekend 2018  @Otter River State Forest Return to editing 2018 05 25 OTTER RIVER SPLOOP CAMPING [9:03]:     V. Marino:    CJ:    Vi:   Z:    Gav:    Viv:    #SPLOOP  

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Camping: There Yet

Posted on 2018/05/25 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 25th 2018   AT RISE: The Oberhauser four pull into the designated campsite, to “release the children into their natural habitat.” Dad is reaching for the keys to cut the ignition. Boy: Can we get out now? Mom: … Continue reading →

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P.O.O.P. Improv Games

Posted on 2018/05/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 24th 2018 On this night Gavin put us through the paces of a few Improv Games. 2018-02-24 P.O.O.P. IMPROV GAMES [31 seconds]:    ♥♥♥♥

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Hospital Clowning: Bucket Busting

Posted on 2018/05/23 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 23rd 2018 Although partnering with Dr. Bucket Buster mostly defies description, here are three gems from today.   1)  Playing the Window:  Who’s Turn is it Anyway? A young boy and his father are in the room.  Bucket … Continue reading →

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Randy Rainbow Faves

Posted on 2018/05/19 by circuskitchen

A modest collection of a few of our favorite Randy Rainbow hits, although there are so many it’s hard to choose.         And just because I happen to be writing this on the day of the Royal … Continue reading →

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Randy Rainbow Live in Boston with Gavin

Posted on 2018/05/17 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 17th 2018 For Gavin’s 10th birthday I gave him tickets to see RANDY RAINBOW LIVE! 2018-05-17 RANDY RAINBOW LIVE IN BOSTON [1:58]:   It was awesome, thrilling and wonderful and we had NO idea we would get to … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day 2018

Posted on 2018/05/13 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 13th 2018 With deepest empathy for all who may not be as deeply blessed right now as I am in this moment, I nonetheless apologetically unapologetically share my greatest joy. 2018-05-13 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LOVE GAVIN AND CLARAJANE [1:01]:  … Continue reading →

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First Grade Progress

Posted on 2018/05/12 by circuskitchen

Saturday, May 12th 2018 After all the storm and stress of No Progress and Spaghetti, I receive this additional report from ClaraJane’s assistant teacher:   That she has been afraid to raise her hand is a topic that has bewildered … Continue reading →

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Parenting: No Progress Report

Posted on 2018/05/11 by circuskitchen

Friday, May 11th 2018 After much to-do about each of the kids’ Weekly Progress Reports -aka: “Smiley Face Chart”-  it’s Friday and they each come home empty handed.  After all the discussions, supportive questions and encouraging reminders etc.,  it’s finally Friday.  … Continue reading →

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