Category Archives: making art

Hospital Clowning: City of the Unicorn

Posted on 2019/04/04 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 4th 2019 So this amazing child, šŸŒˆĀ Reem šŸ¦„, wrote this song, City of the Unicorn.Ā  And through the wonderful work of the Boston Children’s Hospital Child LifeĀ Specialists, Music Therapists, her medical team, the technicians from our in-house Seacrest … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: What is Child Life

Posted on 2019/04/04 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 4th 2019   Today is the first time I saw this image and it frankly has me a bit choked up and gobsmacked. Of course it’s a hilarious image but if you think about it from the perspective … Continue reading →

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A Little Merengue Before School

Posted on 2019/04/02 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, April 2nd 2019 Before school this morning I spy my son teaching his sister some social dance steps he learned in gym class. Yes they came out of my body and I like to spy on them sometimes. ā™„

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Hospital Clowning: April Fools

Posted on 2019/04/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 1st 2019 For April Fools this year we got ALL CLOWNS ON DECK.   Instead of the usual two clowns on rounds, we had twelve. How many clowns does it take to make a phone call?   Or … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane and Mommy Dream a Little Dream Again

Posted on 2019/03/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 31st 2019 This time we get to sing for the birthday celebration of my “Russian Father” and incomparable colleague and friend, BENJAMIN ELFANT!   2019 03 31 ClaraJane & Mamma DREAM A LITTLE DREAM for Benjamin’s Birthday [3:56]: … Continue reading →

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Home Making: From “Ew!” to “Ooh!”

Posted on 2019/03/30 by circuskitchen

Saturday, March 30th 2019   I’m amazed at what one good NAP,Ā  $29 worth of wallpaper, plus reading instructions can do for a wall in your dining area that was previously blah, scuffed up and chipped. I didn’t take the … Continue reading →

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iMemories: Shipping Time

Posted on 2019/03/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 3rd 2019   After procrastinating for ten months, I’m finally getting this box out of here with just some parts of my soul inside.Ā  Ā As an obsessive documenter with some notable adventures under my belt, I have beloved … Continue reading →

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About the Ottoman

Posted on 2019/02/26 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 26th 2019 I’m not sure how I feel about it, but amidst decluttering and decluttering and decluttering the domicile, we found this enormous OTTOMAN to apparently FILL a great portion of our newly liberated living room. And I’m … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: These Three Goddesses – Oscar Edition

Posted on 2019/02/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 25th 2019 Let us take 3 minutes to fan-fawn over these three geniuses right here (from last night’s Oscars). Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler’s Oscars Opening 2019 [2:50]:   Hell, Tina Fey can hold my boobs … Continue reading →

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At Rise: For You Mommy

Posted on 2019/02/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 21st 2019 AT RISE: It is 7:30am. Girl Child climbs in bed where mom is sleeping. CJ: [Whispering.] Mamma. [Pause.] Mommy? I have something to show you. Mom: [Mumbling] Hmm… [opens eyes slightly]. CJ: See? It’s a dead … Continue reading →

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