Category Archives: learning

Face Painting: Prosthetic Horn Making

Posted on 2018/03/08 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 8th 2018   How surreal to face several canceled buses, a snowstorm and several not-canceled buses only to land in horn-making class at the East Coast Face Painting Convention. I am pumped to try this!   The instructor also … Continue reading →

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Six Year Old Empties the Dishwasher

Posted on 2018/02/28 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 28th 2018 Sacred in the Mundane indeed. Look at my spectacular child!  What a joy it is for any parent to detect evidence that some parenting efforts might not be in vain. 2018-02-18 CLARAJANE EMPTIES THE DISHWASHER [30 … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: See?! Now You’ve Made Me Look Stupid Again!

Posted on 2018/02/27 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 27th 2018     1)  Lulling Babies The morning at Hasbro Hospital with Dr. Bahfoo starts with lots of babies and little toddlers, many of whom respond soulfully to ukulele lullabies, much to the delight of the Child … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Hello Monday

Posted on 2018/02/26 by circuskitchen

I was already in the middle of Parenting Class when an uneasy feeling caused me to double check my schedule and, WOOPS, I’m due at the hospital in 45 minutes!  Off I run across town, and valet my car for … Continue reading →

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Gavin’s Comedy Clinic Student Showcase

Posted on 2018/02/23 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 23rd 2018 Gavin began Comedy Clinic this week the same as he did last summer’s, by proclaiming, “I’m not going back!”  after the first day.  The just as mysteriously as before, he opened up to it throughout the … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Laughter Doo-Dee

Posted on 2018/02/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 21st 2018 1)  New Lyrics In pre-op with Dr. Bucket Buster today I improvise some novel and tasty lyrics.  Check it out; The Doo-Dee Song [0:25]: [Side Note:  When I played this for my daughter, she said, “That’s IT!?”  … Continue reading →

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There’s Nothing Wrong with That

Posted on 2018/02/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 17th 2018 I ask the kids if I should get rid of this t-shirt.  It’s navy blue with a flying heart on it.  I like it it but it doesn’t really fit anymore (a-hem).  They like it too, … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Seven Discoveries

Posted on 2018/02/15 by circuskitchen

Thursday,  February 15th 2018 1)  Therapy Dogs One of the hazards of hospital clowning is crossing paths with therapy dogs.  I say ‘hazard’ because I love animals so much and when I ran into Cooper today I came unglued.  Look at … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Blam Blam Pang Pow!

Posted on 2018/02/12 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 12, 2018 – continued Him: “This is so old school and original, I love it!” Me:  Booyah baby!   After school Gavin put in a good effort trying to stay mad at me.  But bless him, he couldn’t.  I … Continue reading →

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Parenting: Video Game Access

Posted on 2018/02/12 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 12th 2018 Please Note:  NOT AN EXPERT. I’m not an expert in childhood brain development, but I know enough to get that unmitigated access to video games overdevelops the amygdyla (“Reptile Brain”) and under-develops the pre-frontal cortex (responsible … Continue reading →

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