Monthly Archives: April 2019

Hospital Clowning: Skin is IN @BCH!

Posted on 2019/04/29 by

March/April 13th 2019 On rounds with Doc Skeeter on March 13th, we encounter a bunch of Dermatology Nurses who ask us to help with a promo video as a part of a nation-wide awareness campaign for their specialty. When I … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler & Hospital Clowning: A Tale of Two Birthdays

Posted on 2019/04/29 by

Monday, April 29th 2019 On Sunday I perform as Jenny the Juggler a birthday party for a one year old baby girl in a restaurant banquet room rented out by the  family.  Over the dance floor a huge rainbow of … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Party in the Party Room

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Monday, April 29th 2019 Our very first visit this morning, we knock on the door, peek in and Dr. Dazzle says, “Is this the party room?”  Five year old Asa is snuggling in bed with Daddy until she bolts upright … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Make Me Laugh

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Monday, April 29th 2019 Passing through the lobby on our way to rounds, Dr. Dazzle and I encounter a boy who plants his feet firmly, crosses his arms and says daringly, “Make me laugh!” Game. On. “Alright then,” I say, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Konmari Fan Piece to Date

Posted on 2019/04/25 by

Thursday, April 25th 2019 Although I haven’t taken the leap to actually APPLY Marie Kondo’s Method to my home in its totality, I remain inspired and influenced nonetheless.   And I love to see what other people can accomplish using The … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts in San Francisco

Posted on 2019/04/22 by

Monday, April 22nd 2019   ♥♥♥♥

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2019 April Skyline Visit @Thompson Ranch

Posted on 2019/04/21 by

April 2019 • WEDNESDAY 2019-04-17 ~ DAY ONE: 2019-04-17 Boston to Skyline [0:56]:   • THURSDAY 2019-04-18 ~ DAY TWO • 2019-04-18 Chabot Space & Science Center [0:28]:     2019-04-18 Go Go Girl & Grandpa [0:21]:   • FRIDAY … Continue reading →

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Robert Goes to Work

Posted on 2019/04/19 by

Friday, April 19th 2019   This one’s for you MOM! I asked Robert to let me take his picture for you before work this morning, and here it is. And here is the live action version: 2019-04-19 ROBERT GOING TO … Continue reading →

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One Time at Science Fair

Posted on 2019/04/18 by

Tuesday, April 16th 2019   I am out performing shows again when Daddy texts me from MIT.  He and the kids have found their way to another Science Fair event.  Awesome! Then I get this: NOT AWESOME.   In that … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: Marathon Sanity Check

Posted on 2019/04/15 by

Monday, April 15th 2019 Here are seven sacred/mundane minutes of a tired solo juggler trying to both feel less alone AND find her venue: 2019-04-15 JTJ’s MARATHON SANITY CHECK on FB LIVE [7:08]:   And thanks to this technology, look, … Continue reading →

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