Category Archives: making art

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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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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UkeOke: Your Song

Posted on 2017/11/03 by circuskitchen

(I always thought this song was hokey, but it’s SO pretty…) Your Song by Elton John – Chords & Lyrics #Ukulele [1st VERSE] Gbm  A  D  A     It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside Gbm  A  D  A  … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Best Phone Call Ever

Posted on 2017/11/02 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 2nd 2017   AT RISE:  Driving kids to school, Mom is telling story of how once B.K. (Before Kids),  Mom & Dad were finishing up a wonderful date sailing on the Charles River when they discovered their cell … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Un, Deux, Trois

Posted on 2017/11/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 1st 2017 ♥ ♥ ♥ MY FIRST OFFICIAL DAY ON THE JOB! ♥ ♥ ♥   Carefully we enter the room of a four year old girl in the Oncology Department who only speaks French.  She is focused on coloring and … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Routine Crash Course

Posted on 2017/11/01 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 1st 2017 ♥ ♥ ♥ MY FIRST OFFICIAL DAY ON THE JOB! ♥ ♥ ♥ Before rounds, my clown doctor partner generously walks me through a few basic clown routines which are used frequently among the team; YOUR NAME:  Clown 1 … Continue reading →

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CircusKitchen Halloween 2017

Posted on 2017/10/31 by circuskitchen

October 2017 2017-10-31 CIRCUSKITCHEN HALLOWEEN [2:39]:   Our “Treat” for Halloween this year was a visit from Pops!                               In Other Family News: Miles was Wolverine … Continue reading →

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DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE

Posted on 2017/10/26 by circuskitchen

October ~26th 2017 2017 10 DADA DADDY DING DONG DANCE [24 seconds]:   ♥♥ #ClaraJane   #Daddy Daughter Dance

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Heart Mommy Clown

Posted on 2017/10/18 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, October 18th 2017 Out to dinner with the flam on the eve of my new hospital clown job; daughter writes me a message in her ketchup: I ♥ U And then draws a portrait: Thank you honey. ♥ !! … Continue reading →

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