Category Archives: Hospital Clowning

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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3 Minute Mindfulness

Posted on 2018/01/09 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, January 9th 2017 I know I really need Mindfulness.  The World does in fact.   And somehow I resist practicing it all the time.  But today upon arriving at work I followed this simple 3 minute exercise, and it was … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Facing It

Posted on 2017/12/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, December 15th 2017 Today I partner with the incomparable Dr. Mal Adjusted, as seen here with Olaf at the Boston Children’s Hospital Winter Wonderland. Today I practiced: Making a different choice when I caught myself defaulting to “Sweet” mode … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Hold the Sweets

Posted on 2017/12/11 by circuskitchen

Monday, December 11th 2017 Today at Boston Children’s Hospital I got to pair with Dr. Bucket Buster under the observation of our awesome Laughter League Director, Tiffany.   1) SING WITH ME A five year old girl with no hair in … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Dr. Dazzle Day

Posted on 2017/12/07 by circuskitchen

Thursday, December 7th 2017 Partnering with Dr. Dazzle today, it’s hard to pick a favorite experience, so here are four! [Note:  Names and other identifying attributes have been changed for privacy.] _____________________________________________________________ 1)  FLIPPER CLAP Entering the room of 7 … Continue reading →

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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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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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