Category Archives: Performing Life

Hospital Clowning: Giving Blood

Posted on 2019/03/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 28th 2019 Although I have given sweat and tears for this job before, until now I had not given actual blood.  Today included all three.   It’s as easy as making an appointment and reclining in a chair. … Continue reading →

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No Good, Terrible, Bad Office Help

Posted on 2019/02/27 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 27th 2019   Nothing to see here really.  Just our “No Good Terrible Bad” Kitten helping me with the bookkeeping today.   Mostly we showcase “sacred” in the mundane around here.  Sometimes just “cute.” 2019-02-27 No Good Terrible Bad Office Help … 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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Secret Juggler: Oh What A Night

Posted on 2019/02/06 by circuskitchen

*Tuesday, February 6th 2019     BEGIN RANT. So, last night* was the first time I incurred a complaint at the restaurant(s) where I have been working Kids Night every week for over 6 years now.   Fortunately I get along … Continue reading →

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Tobin Winter Concert 2019

Posted on 2019/02/01 by circuskitchen

Friday, February 1st 2019 ClaraJane in 2nd Grade, Gavin (brief appearance) in 5th Grade. ClaraJane has a speaking part making an introduction; rather proud of my mini-mi emcee! Other highlights include Shake the Papaya Down and the “world debut” of the … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Good Night Lights

Posted on 2019/01/31 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 31st 2019 As I head to HASBRO Children’s Hospital in Providence RI today, I wanted to share this piece about a most wonderful tradition there.  See! How The City Of Providence Comforts Sick Children [2:03]:    More about … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: Touchdown Dance

Posted on 2019/01/30 by circuskitchen

January 30th 2019   In light of the upcoming Superbowl between New England Patriots and LA Rams, Boston Children’s Hospital created a touchdown dance challenge in this one-minute video featuring two of my team mates, Dr. Bafu & Doc Skeeter.  Personally I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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(Hospital) Clowning: Figure Skating Clown

Posted on 2019/01/29 by circuskitchen

  Kinda annoying that a figure skater on a lark is possibly a better clown than I’ll ever be.  What a wonderful find, from the 1998 World Professional Championships. Kurt Browning – Clown Figure Skating Routine [5:37]:     On a … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Juggling Festival: Flamily Meets Tribe

Posted on 2019/01/28 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 25th 2019   On this day I flew the flam to Atlanta for the incomparable Groundhog Juggling Festival Adventure.  And finally, here is the video.  Seven big fat minutes, but oh, what a time it was! 2019-01-28 GROUNDHOG … Continue reading →

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Performing Life: 2019 Atlanta Juggling Festival Cabaret

Posted on 2019/01/27 by circuskitchen

January 26th 2019 ~ Atlanta GA In anticipation of the Atlanta Juggling Festival 2020, here are videos from 2019! First up; • Here is 7 year-old ClaraJane helping me perform and emcee at the Saturday Night Cabaret Show. Jenny the Juggler … Continue reading →

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