Category Archives: music

All of Me with Red Foxx and Scatman Crothers

Posted on 2017/06/13 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, June 13th 2017 Thanks to my brother Rob for pointing out this unbelievably great performance! Scatman Crothers and Redd Foxx – All Of Me [2:11]:   So good!!   ♥

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UkeOke: House of Gold

Posted on 2017/04/01 by circuskitchen

A favorite song to sing in our flamly, by Twenty One Pilots… one of my favorite musical discoveries, here for future reference.  #Ukulele House of Gold by Twenty One Pilots Chorus: C F She asked me, “Son, when I grow old, … Continue reading →

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F.U.W.

Posted on 2017/03/24 by circuskitchen

Ironically posting in conjunction with “Stress Reduction Song,” here goes this amazing “woke” and comprehensive piece of work by this artist with whom I was not familiar, Jussie Smollet. F.U.W. [3:45]:   Here is a run down of so many … Continue reading →

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Stress Reduction Song

Posted on 2017/03/24 by circuskitchen

For what it’s worth: http://themindunleashed.com/2016/12/neuroscientists-discover-song-reduces-anxiety-65-percent-listen.html Here is the song: Marconi Union – Weightless (Official Video) [8:08]:   ∫

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CJ Reads to Kitten

Posted on 2017/03/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 20th 2017 Oh Happy Spring; My baby is READING! With apparently very little help from me, my baby is suddenly READING, as she demonstrates here for Kitten. 2017-03-20 CJ READS TO KITTEN [49 seconds]:      

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A Walk Around the Lake by Olivia

Posted on 2017/02/22 by circuskitchen

February 22nd 2017 While in Plymouth with family over break my 12 y/o niece Olivia was teaching herself one of my favorite hobbies;  VIDEO EDITING! After a couple random whimsical productions, she sent me this touching piece about walking her … Continue reading →

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School of HONK – A Joyful Noise

Posted on 2017/02/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 12th 2017 After what I made my kids do yesterday, here is what I made the Boy do TODAY: 2017-02-12 HONK PRACTICE [1:40]:    Here in our town -on our own STREET- the incredible HONK Band practices in this … Continue reading →

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Better than Normal – Improv Boston

Posted on 2017/02/11 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 11th 2017 On this afternoon we made it to our local comedy store, Boston Improv, for their weekly (100% improvised) Kids Show. 2017-02-11 IMPROV BOSTON KIDS SHOW [1:16]:    Here are the kids with the actors afterwards:   … Continue reading →

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When Cousin Clayton Comes to Town

Posted on 2017/01/25 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, January 25th 2017 Yippee!  Cousin Clayton was in town for his yob, and graced us with his company for an evening filled with the type of sweet magic you experience in his presence. 2017-01-25 When Cousin Clayton Comes to … Continue reading →

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Marlin Riptides the D.C. Bus Home

Posted on 2017/01/21 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 21st 2017 What joyful noise on the bus him from the epoch Women’s March on Washington!  Here is Marlin on ukulele leading “Riptide” by Vance Joy. 2017-01-21 MARLIN RIPTIDES THE BUS [3:06]:  ♥ Nice one Marlin!! xoxo, “Aunt” Jenny … Continue reading →

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