Category Archives: Secret Juggler

Hospital Clowning: 2nd Annual Meeting of the Noses

Posted on 2019/01/22 by circuskitchen

January 2019 So much to say and share about the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Noses medical clown convention, hosted in Atlanta this year by Humorology Atlanta (Ha!).  It may well take an indefinite amount of time. For now here’s … Continue reading →

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Carry the Future

Posted on 2018/12/17 by circuskitchen

December 17th 2018   Just in time for the holidays, Dear Hubsand and I have found ourselves on a streak of purging and organizing.  There are few things so gratifying as getting things OUT of your environment that are no … Continue reading →

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Secret Juggler: What to Say to Parents During Lessons & Face Painting

Posted on 2018/11/26 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 25th 2018 The extent and degree of parents interfereing and meddling during face painting -and even juggling lessons- knows NO BOUNDS. I could write tombs complaining about it. Fortunately for you that is what I have my hubsand … Continue reading →

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At Rise: Very Stupid

Posted on 2018/11/10 by circuskitchen

Saturday, November 10th 2018   AT RISE:  Mom is snuggling the children to bed in dark, peaceful, cozy quietude. All:  [Quiet & peaceful.] Mom:  Oh!  you guys;  [Pause.]  *Pffffft.*  [Fart noise.] ClaraJane:  Mom, du-uh!  We know that.  You’ve said that … Continue reading →

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LEARNING TO JUGGLE with Jenny

Posted on 2018/11/08 by circuskitchen

November 8th 2018 Among other things I have fallen in love with teaching juggling.  Today in fact I had the best teaching session I’ve ever had; with my son and about 20 of his classmates!  It is adorable how these … Continue reading →

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Laughter League Live: Be Bopper Highlights

Posted on 2018/11/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 1st 2018 Mamma did alright in the show too: Laughter League Live! ◊

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Best Moment of the Day

Posted on 2018/10/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, October 13th 2018 Best moment by far of my Saturday between three gigs is dropping off the car to Hubsand and Kids, one of whom greets me like this: 2018-10-13 “You’re Tickling Me!” [14 seconds]: #TheseAreTheDays # JugglingLife #Flamly … Continue reading →

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Raindrops on Roses

Posted on 2018/08/22 by circuskitchen

Wednesday,August 22nd 2018 A little celebrating of the best news day since the apocalyptic beginning of this shameful sham of a so-called “presidency.” (We also happened to get our hair did.) 2018-08-22 Mamma and Gavin Sing About the News [48 … Continue reading →

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

Posted on 2018/08/02 by circuskitchen

August 2nd 2018   For my 11am show at a preschool yesterday a tiny girl arrived fully entrenched in her vociferous protest, on account of missing her MOMMY.  I made up this song on the spot and it did the trick. … Continue reading →

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Peter Panic @Screen on the Green

Posted on 2018/08/01 by circuskitchen

August 1st 2018 A lovely “Screen on the Green” summer evening at Green Rose Heritage Park with the incomparable Peter Panic. 2018-08-01  Peter Panic @Screen On the Green [30 seconds]:   PeterPanic.com ♥

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