Category Archives: ukeoke

Hospital Clowning: April Fools

Posted on 2019/04/01 by circuskitchen

Monday, April 1st 2019 For April Fools this year we got ALL CLOWNS ON DECK.   Instead of the usual two clowns on rounds, we had twelve. How many clowns does it take to make a phone call?   Or … 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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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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ClaraJane Sings with Mamma in Atlanta

Posted on 2019/01/27 by circuskitchen

Saturday, January 26th 2019 TFW your daughter joins you on stage at the juggling convention to sing not once but TWICE. 2019-01-26 ClaraJane and Mamma Dream a Little Dream [1:58]:   2019-01-26 ClaraJane and Mamma Wanna Be Like You [1:52]: … Continue reading →

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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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Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway 2018

Posted on 2018/12/30 by circuskitchen

December 27th -30th 2018 We did it again.  Escaped to some beautifully frosted mountain woods in Maine.   #OhThePrivileges! 2018-12-28 Frost Mountain Yurt Getaway [2:43]:             See also:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/frost-mountain-sledding/ And:  https://circuskitchen.com/2018/12/28/elegant-hubsand-a-haiku/       #BlessingsInnumerable! … Continue reading →

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Uke-Oke: Holiday Songs Lyrics & Christmas Carols

Posted on 2018/12/13 by circuskitchen

    WINTER WONDERLAND – Bing Crosby [Chorus]Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glisteningA beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, Walking in a winter wonderland [Post-Chorus]Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new … Continue reading →

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Ode to Phubbing

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, November 20th 2018   I’m absolutely phed up and totally over goddamn phucking phubbing. And, I woke up composing this song today:          The Phubbing Phubber Song         The phubbing phubbers phub all day … Continue reading →

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Laughter League Live: My Kids’ Stardom

Posted on 2018/11/03 by circuskitchen

Thursday, November 1st 2018 Might I mention that each of my kids were SUPERSTARS for this historic event!?!           Super proud Mama!!! The whole team was proud of them actually. (And so much positive audience feedback, … Continue reading →

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