Category Archives: art

Hospital Clowning: Stuff We Can Do

Posted on 2018/10/08 by circuskitchen

Thursday, October 4th 2018 Stuff Hospital Clowns Can DO (A working compendium of possible Hospital Clown, um, “Services): juggle for you juggle with our partner blow bubbles grab prize bubbles give YOU bubbles make something disappear sing you a song … Continue reading →

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Lovely Hella Honk Day

Posted on 2018/10/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 7th 2018 ClaraJane (in red bike helmet) front row center for Environmental Encroachment on the Honk Stage, weather be damned. 2018-10-07 Lovely Hella Honk Day [48 seconds]: #LeSwoon

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Hospital Clowning: Gonzo vs. Grumpy

Posted on 2018/10/03 by circuskitchen

October 3rd 2018 No sooner do we gussy up and head out of the office, a child basically stomps by us with scowl on her face and arms crossed staunchly across her chest.  Dr. Gonzo does an immediate u-turn and … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Update

Posted on 2018/10/03 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 3rd 2018   Parenting a unicorn child can be so mysterious.  I don’t know why my daughter wanted my help getting dressed today, but I was happy to help her.  I don’t know why she agreed to the … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Unstuck Cards

Posted on 2018/10/02 by circuskitchen

October 2nd 2018   So that didn’t take long; only 4 months.  Pshah. Today ClaraJane and I finally made her “Unstuck Cards,” as divined in the June 13th post titled “Parenting: Getting Unstuck.” I enlisted her help, so she could … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Holiday Order Form?

Posted on 2018/10/02 by circuskitchen

October 2nd 2018   Is this idea crazy?  I’ve been thinking of it for a while.  In advance of Winter Holidays this year I basically want to send my family members an ORDER FORM to request what they’d like me … Continue reading →

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After the Hearings – SNL to the Rescue

Posted on 2018/09/29 by circuskitchen

Saturday, September 29th 2018 Like rain in a desert, Saturday Night Live is BACK. Not that I can think of a Matt Damon performance I didn’t like, but now this has to be my favorite. Oh my god do not … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Bafu Be Bopper Blooper

Posted on 2018/09/21 by circuskitchen

Friday, September 21st 2018 2018-09-21 Bafu Be Bopper Blooper [25 seconds]: Also: #HospitalClowns #Dell’ArteGrads #DanielStein

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Hospital Clowning: Joke Repository

Posted on 2018/09/18 by circuskitchen

September 2018 (A working compilation in progress, if you will: ) STICKS AND BRICKS: Q:  What’s brown and sticky?   /   A:  A stick. Q:  What’s brown and stickier?   /   A:  A stick covered in poo. Q:  What do you call a stick that won’t … Continue reading →

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The Exceptional Storytelling of “Tina Lives!”

Posted on 2018/09/14 by circuskitchen

On September 7th 2018 this extraordinary podcast came to light.   “TINA LIVES is a raw and engaging, street-smart story about growing up hippie, growing up hard and coming of age while living a life that mirrors the collapse and … Continue reading →

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