Category Archives: education

Hospital Clowning: Pillow Talk

Posted on 2017/11/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 16th 2017 Sometimes our reconnaissance about a potential patient gets overridden by the parent. We get notes from the Child Life Specialist on every floor with a run-down of the patients that day; name, age, gender, anything significant … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: No Eyed Deer

Posted on 2017/11/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 15th 2017 Q: What do you call a deer with no eyes? A:  Dr. Be Bopper learning to clown! Today was my fifth day clowning at Boston Children’s Hospital in a week.  And since it’s still only my … Continue reading →

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UkeOke: Really Big Trucks

Posted on 2017/11/14 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 14th 2017 Between gigs I manage to stop by Mr. Music in L.A. (that’s Lower Allston in Boston to you).  I need a new ukulele and to see my wonderful friend STEVE from the Reggae Band JAH SPIRIT.  … Continue reading →

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New iPhone Sample Movie

Posted on 2017/11/13 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 13th 2017 Yesterday my phone took a swan dive to its final demise. I seem particularly talented at dropping and breaking cell phones. Especially for a juggler. Determined to get proper protection this time, I hauled off to … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Shhh!

Posted on 2017/11/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, November 12th 2017 A couple days after my Clown Rounds on Friday, I am reflecting upon a random moment and sharing it with my husband (cue harp playing four seconds of flashback transition music): My partner and I are waiting … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Wake Up, Clown!

Posted on 2017/11/10 by circuskitchen

Friday, November 10th 2017 No wonder I have yet to know what it’s like to perform on all the floors scheduled in a single full day of Clown Rounds from beginning to end.  Each new partner brings a treasure trove … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Little Piggy

Posted on 2017/11/09 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 9th 2017 After a hospital day yesterday spent struggling to find my inner clown, my way around this work and what music I can play,  I was delighted to have the opportunity jump back in the saddle again … 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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