Category Archives: making art

Face Painting: Convention Oh My!

Posted on 2018/03/09 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 9th 2018 More from the 2018 East Coast Face Painting Convention: JustPlainCrazyFaceArt.com at The Zoo:                             JustPlainCrazyFaceArt.com Fantasy:   One Stroke Class with Kellie Burris: Resistance is futile: … Continue reading →

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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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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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At Rise: 1,000 Love Notes

Posted on 2018/02/24 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 24th 2018   At Rise:  ClaraJane is following Mommy through the corridor as they head towards the car, each dressed in the fashion of the FROZEN movie which they are headed to emcee together. CJ:  I love you … 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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Phoning It In

Posted on 2018/02/17 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 17th 2018 We kick off February Break messing around with a photo app in bed, and the results are IN.   And the winner is:   And Most Honorable Mention: ♥♥♥♥

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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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Cartoons by Gavin: Episode 4

Posted on 2018/02/10 by circuskitchen

Feb 10, 2018 1) Because I frequently say how I wish I understood basic electrical engineering: 2) Another cartoon mom: 3) Another take on parenting (ahem): 4) One answer for bad press he’s read: 5) Yes, meow. Keep creating buddy! … Continue reading →

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