Category Archives: art

UkeOke: Your Song

Posted on 2017/11/03 by circuskitchen

(I always thought this song was hokey, but it’s SO pretty…) Your Song by Elton John – Chords & Lyrics #Ukulele [1st VERSE] Gbm  A  D  A     It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside Gbm  A  D  A  … Continue reading →

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Sibling Conflict: Alternative Strategies

Posted on 2017/11/03 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 3rd 2017 Helping my kids cultivate a positive relationship with each other is basically my #1 priority in life.  As such I’m always collecting Evidence They Get Along.  I’m also coaching them -intervening & meddling if you will- … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Un, Deux, Trois

Posted on 2017/11/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 1st 2017 ♥ ♥ ♥ MY FIRST OFFICIAL DAY ON THE JOB! ♥ ♥ ♥   Carefully we enter the room of a four year old girl in the Oncology Department who only speaks French.  She is focused on coloring and … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Routine Crash Course

Posted on 2017/11/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 1st 2017 ♥ ♥ ♥ MY FIRST OFFICIAL DAY ON THE JOB! ♥ ♥ ♥ Before rounds, my clown doctor partner generously walks me through a few basic clown routines which are used frequently among the team; YOUR NAME:  Clown 1 … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Halloween 2017

Posted on 2017/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 2017 2017-10-31 CIRCUSKITCHEN HALLOWEEN [2:39]:   Our “Treat” for Halloween this year was a visit from Pops!                               In Other Family News: Miles was Wolverine … Continue reading →

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DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE

Posted on 2017/10/26 by circuskitchen

October ~26th 2017 2017 10 DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE [24 seconds]:   ♥♥ #ClaraJane   #Daddy Daughter Dance

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Our Revolution: Bernie Sanders Live in Somerville!

Posted on 2017/10/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 23rd 2017   “…We have two jobs: 1) Tell Mr. Trump he will not divide this country over sexual orientation, color of skin or county of origin. 2) We need a progressive agenda for the working class and … Continue reading →

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Our Revolution: Woke Little Barbarian Bae

Posted on 2017/10/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 23rd 2017 Today Bernie Sanders is coming to town!! Getting dressed, Gavin is all about his new barbarian viking beard hat.  I can’t explain it.  You’d have to ask him.  He LOVES it. For a button from my … Continue reading →

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Heart Mommy Clown

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 18th 2017 Out to dinner with the flam on the eve of my new hospital clown job; daughter writes me a message in her ketchup: I ♥ U And then draws a portrait: Thank you honey. ♥ !! … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Back to Clown School with Jeff Smithson

Posted on 2017/10/17 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, October 17th 2017 As I continue explorations into this new realm of performing, and after my first workshop with the Laughter League team yesterday and getting to know my newest favorite colleague, what do I find but his TED … Continue reading →

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