Category Archives: faith

Touchnote: Stand Up Guy

Posted on 2018/01/24 by circuskitchen

Post January 20th 2017 At the risk of bragging, and reticent as I am to use the term, it is no secret I am PROUD of my young son and his political activism thus far.  He is the reason we … Continue reading →

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Elementary School Hazing

Posted on 2018/01/24 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 24th 2018   This morning at school breakfast I accidentally hazed my son in front of his friends.  But he loved it.  Turns out he’s been sniffing and snuffling the past couple days, fighting off a cold and … Continue reading →

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Gavin is a Stand Up Guy

Posted on 2018/01/20 by circuskitchen

January 20th 2018 Women’s March 2018                                           #FuckFascism  #ITMFA   

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Man Herding Cat

Posted on 2018/01/19 by circuskitchen

January 19th 2018 As if kids aren’t enough pain in the butt. 2018-01-19 MAN HERDING CAT [89 seconds]:    Thank you, My Magnanimous Manmeat.   #Peter Parker #Hallway Cat #Cat Kicker #Reluctacat ♥♥

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Hospital Clowning: You Never Know

Posted on 2018/01/18 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 18th 2018 Today we gowned up all the way three times.  That’s three times more than I ever have before.  Twice were for rooms that we almost blew by until curiosity revealed a situation ripe for Hospital Clowning.  … Continue reading →

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Meeting of the Noses: Jeff Smithson

Posted on 2018/01/14 by circuskitchen

Jan 15th 2018 One of my favorite colleagues, teachers and fellow Dell’Arte grads of all time! 2018-01-14 Meeting of the Noses:  feat. Jeff Smithson [1:01]:   ♥

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Meeting of the Noses 2018: Magical Clown SONG

Posted on 2018/01/14 by circuskitchen

January 14th 2018 2018-01-14 Magical Clown SONG [1:28]: ♥

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Hospital Clowning: Do That THING

Posted on 2018/01/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  January 9th 2018   Besides my fabulous new name tag, today’s rounds with Doc Skeeter are notable on account of how many big kids we visited with today.  It is not necessarily obvious that a Children’s Hospital would include … Continue reading →

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Morning Bed Monkeys

Posted on 2018/01/07 by circuskitchen

Sunday, January 7th 2018 A simple sampling of a classic weekend morning in the Flamly Bed. When I open my eyes this unicorn is showing me a creation she just made:   Then things start getting rowdy. 2018-01-07 MORNING BED … Continue reading →

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Snow Day Baby

Posted on 2018/01/04 by circuskitchen

January 4th 2018 2018-01-04 SNOW DAY BABY [30 seconds]:   ♥♥♥♥      

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