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

Hospital Clowning: Make Me Laugh

Posted on 2019/04/29 by circuskitchen

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 circuskitchen

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 circuskitchen

Monday, April 22nd 2019   ♥♥♥♥

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2019 April Skyline Visit @Thompson Ranch

Posted on 2019/04/21 by circuskitchen

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 circuskitchen

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 circuskitchen

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 circuskitchen

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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Sunday Daddy

Posted on 2019/04/14 by circuskitchen

Sunday, April 14th 2019 As Spring unclenches her fingers and my dance card remains full, DaddyLove spends Sunday with the kids on an epic Roll n’ Stroll to Boston. In addition to running into cousins (!!), the kids’ retelling featured … Continue reading →

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2019 Cambridge Science Festival

Posted on 2019/04/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, April 13th 2019 As I scatter myself to the winds North of Boston today, look where DaddyLove remembered to bring the children; the incomparable Cambridge Science Festival. So awesome! Finally, time to head home: Thanks (so much!) DLove. ❤️ … Continue reading →

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Top 25 Children’s TV Intros from the 80’s

Posted on 2019/04/13 by circuskitchen

April 2019 I keep meaning to check these out with my kid so I’m posting them here for easy access.  A little cultural anthropology from the past, FWIW. Top 25 80’s Childrens TV Intro’s [23:33]:   ♥

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