Category Archives: Secret Juggler

Secret Juggler: Marathon Sanity Check

Posted on 2019/04/15 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 15th 2019 Here are seven sacred/mundane minutes of a tired solo juggler trying to both feel less alone AND find her venue: 2019-04-15 JTJ’s MARATHON SANITY CHECK on FB LIVE [7:08]:   And thanks to this technology, look, … Continue reading →

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Running Away with the Big Apple Circus

Posted on 2019/04/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, April 11th 2019   My kids have asked me to “not get any more jobs.”  But the Big Apple Circus is in town, so alas I must!   A few of us have been lucky enough to perform with this … Continue reading →

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ClaraJane and Mommy Dream a Little Dream Again

Posted on 2019/03/31 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 31st 2019 This time we get to sing for the birthday celebration of my “Russian Father” and incomparable colleague and friend, BENJAMIN ELFANT!   2019 03 31 ClaraJane & Mamma DREAM A LITTLE DREAM for Benjamin’s Birthday [3:56]: … Continue reading →

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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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iMemories: Shipping Time

Posted on 2019/03/04 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 3rd 2019   After procrastinating for ten months, I’m finally getting this box out of here with just some parts of my soul inside.   As an obsessive documenter with some notable adventures under my belt, I have beloved … 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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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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CircusKitchen in the Sky

Posted on 2019/01/25 by circuskitchen

Friday, January 25th 2019 OMG I am on internet in the sky.  As if the very miracle of flight weren’t enough already, I am now also ONLINE and blogging IN REAL TIME.  I know this has been a thing for … Continue reading →

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Traveling at the Speed of Canoe

Posted on 2019/01/24 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 24th 2019   As I write, I am in Boston (Cambridge MA), between conferences, needing to unpack from Atlanta last weekend so I can go back to Atlanta this weekend. I once heard a proverb about how the soul … Continue reading →

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