Category Archives: faith

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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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: 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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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: Friendly Neighborhood Politicians

Posted on 2017/10/23 by circuskitchen

Monday, October 23rd 2017 I went to the rally to slake the parched chokehold of desperation in the desert of what is our currently horrifying Chump-inspired global political climate.   And to get a better sense of our City Council candidates before … 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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Tutor Treason

Posted on 2017/10/22 by circuskitchen

Sunday, October 22nd 2017   I don’t really know WHAT I did wrong while trying to support ClaraJane in tackling her Math Journal, but she certainly let me know WHEN.   “Great strategy honey!  Though doesn’t your teacher need to … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Workshop Day

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

October 16th-18th 2017 Was SO looking forward to the first workshop day with my new hospital clown team mates.  And it WAS wonderful.  And I LOVE them.  Especially every single one of them! And our team therapist, and most of … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: TED Talk – The Serious Business of Clown Doctoring

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 18th 2017 A fantastic and inspiring TED Talk originally given in New Zealand 2014. The Serious Business of Clown Doctoring | Thomas Petschner | TEDxChristchurch [13:48]:    

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