Category Archives: parenting

Gavin’s First Foray in the City Alone

Posted on 2019/06/01 by circuskitchen

Saturday, June 1st 2019   Because of ClaraJane’s audition on Saturday, we elected to let Gavin walk a few blocks in Central Square Cambridge by himself between two of his favorite places; the D&D bookstore and the ramen noodle place. … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Making Sick Kids Smile

Posted on 2019/05/28 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, May 28th 2019 Lovely interview with Dr. Mal Adjusted about our work at Boston Children’s Hospital! Click HERE.   http://discoveries.childrenshospital.org/laughter-league/?fbclid=IwAR3wZU986d3mekg-nrd3gXFzlGXifvMBqqSKis_EqobXYT5lJpc_65JhTzA ♥

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At Rise: Mermaid Hair

Posted on 2019/05/19 by circuskitchen

Sunday, May 19th 2019   AT RISE:  ClaraJane is playing in the bath.  Mom is sitting on the edge of the tub, blowing bubbles all over her daughter (relishing this moment after performing gigs all weekend). Mom:  Oh, we need to … Continue reading →

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Character Values: Lying or Not

Posted on 2019/05/18 by circuskitchen

My late Uncle Jack told me; “I’d rather believe in someone and be wrong than NOT believe in them and be right.”   And this from the internet: ♦  

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TED Talk: Owning Behavior & Communication in Relationships

Posted on 2019/05/16 by circuskitchen

Thursday, May 16th 2019 Great -much needed- TED Talk! Own Your Behaviours, Master Your Communication, Determine Your Success | Louise Evans | TEDxGenova [18:17]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q22WAUnpPs Apparently I spend hella time in that “Red Chair.” I like the 3rd-5th ones much … Continue reading →

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Fish n’ Chips Gavin Style

Posted on 2019/05/15 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, May 15th 2019 My son is so skinny and he loves to read. Here he is enjoying the fish n’ chips wrapped in newspaper at our local Irish Pub:   #Hopeless  #Priceless ♥

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Secret Juggler & Hospital Clowning: A Tale of Two Birthdays

Posted on 2019/04/29 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 29th 2019 On Sunday I perform as Jenny the Juggler a birthday party for a one year old baby girl in a restaurant banquet room rented out by the  family.  Over the dance floor a huge rainbow of … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Party in the Party Room

Posted on 2019/04/29 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 29th 2019 Our very first visit this morning, we knock on the door, peek in and Dr. Dazzle says, “Is this the party room?”  Five year old Asa is snuggling in bed with Daddy until she bolts upright … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts in San Francisco

Posted on 2019/04/22 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 22nd 2019   ♥♥♥♥

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2019 April Skyline Visit @Thompson Ranch

Posted on 2019/04/21 by circuskitchen

April 2019 • WEDNESDAY 2019-04-17 ~ DAY ONE: 2019-04-17 Boston to Skyline [0:56]:   • THURSDAY 2019-04-18 ~ DAY TWO • 2019-04-18 Chabot Space & Science Center [0:28]:     2019-04-18 Go Go Girl & Grandpa [0:21]:   • FRIDAY … Continue reading →

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