Author Archives: circuskitchen

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performing artist, mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece... just a regular extraordinary person

Hospital Clowning: Joke Repository

Posted on 2018/09/18

September 2018 A working compilation in progress, if you will:  Q:  What’s brown and sticky?   /   A:  A stick. Q:  What’s brown and stickier?   /   A:  A stick covered in poo. Q:  What’s red and bad for your teeth? /   A: A brick. Q:  What’s red … Continue reading →

Posted in art, childhood, comedy, faith, forgiveness, health, Hospital Clowning, Laughter League, learning, love, making art, mental health, patience, Performing Life, work | 2 Comments

Call Me Emily: Dispatch from the Domicile

Posted on 2018/09/12

September 11th 2018   Gradually the list emerges.  You know how it goes.  Things around the house need repair.  The first glimmer comes in a mere, imperceptible repetition.  Flushing the toilet twice.  Closing the door, again.  Turning the light switch … Continue reading →

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Good Old Days by Randy Rainbow

Posted on 2018/09/12

September 2018 Although this is from almost a year ago already, a modest antidote to the blood-pressure cooker of current events in which Randy Rainbow delivers flawlessly, as always. THOSE WERE THE GOOD OLD DAYS: A Randy Rainbow Song Parody … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, art, comedy, fight, fighting Fascism, history, learning, love, making art, mental health, Performing Life, politics, social justice, The Progressive Movement | Tagged | 1 Comment

Kavenaugh, Corruption and the Cookie Jar

Posted on 2018/09/11

9/11… 2018 or… 1918??? Transcript from Judiciary Confirmation hearing of SCOTUS-Nominee Judge” Brett Kavenaugh”: Senator Kamala Harris Grills Brett Kavanaugh On Robert Mueller Investigation | NBC News [2:25]:    The Judiciary Committee is to vote -perhaps on September 20th- on whether … Continue reading →

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Please Call These 8 Numbers

Posted on 2018/09/10

9/11/2018 As of lives depend upon it… because they do.

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Cambridge Italian Festival 2018

Posted on 2018/09/09

Sunday, September 9th 2018   At the risk of our poor neglected cheerdlen not having enough fun in their lives, we also managed to attend our annual neighborhood “Cosmas and Damian” Italian Festival.  Always a hit, and so amazing it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in childhood, comedy, family, forgiveness, Friendship, health, love, mental health, money, parenthood, siblings, work-life balance | 1 Comment

At Rise: Post Carnival Games

Posted on 2018/09/09

Sunday, September 9th 2018   AT RISE:  The Oberhauser Four are walking home from the annual neighborhood carnival around the corner.  The kids run ahead and pause just before home. Gavin:  [Baps ClaraJane with giant big purple ball.] ClaraJane [Screaming]: Gavin … Continue reading →

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