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Hospital Clowning: Laughter League Teaser Video

Friday, November 2nd 2018 Was last night a dream? Laughter League Live was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience last night… until we do it again NEXT TIME. In the meantime, here is the two minute “Teaser” video showcasing our work in … Continue reading

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Hospital Clowning: A Mal Adjusted Day

Tuesday, October 9th 2018 What a pleasure to partner with the one and only Dr. Mal Adjusted. 1)  Spidey Legs In the room of six year old Jake, Dr. Mal proposes to tell a JOKE.  Naturally I interrupt, repeatedly.  Dr. … Continue reading

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Hospital Clowning: Stuff We Can Do

Thursday, October 4th 2018 Stuff Hospital Clowns Can DO (A working compendium of possible Hospital Clown, um, “Services): juggle for you juggle with our partner blow bubbles grab prize bubbles give YOU bubbles make something disappear sing you a song … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Brother

Monday, August 13th 2018 On the occasion of my Big (best and only) Brother’s Birthday this year. 2018-08-13 Happy BDay Rob c.o. Laughter League [31 seconds]:   ♥♥

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Uke-Oke: Sometimes by JTJ

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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Pre Baby Boy MNOOKM Party

Sunday, July 1st 2018 On this glorious Sunday my sister, mom & I found our families available to hang out.  Perfect timing before the pending arrival of Baby MYSTERY BOY! 2018-07-01 Pre-Baby Boy MNOOKM Party [1:19]: #McSweeney-Neely-Oberhauser-Oberhauser-Kolonoski-McSweeney My only regret:  … Continue reading

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Hospital Clowning: Family Separation

Tuesday, June 19th 2018   Dr. Bafu is so wonderful to know and to work with.  Sometimes he is so funny and I am doing practically nothing as I observe the scene.  Fortunately I am learning to relax and have … Continue reading

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Hospital Clowning: Bubbles to Tears

Tuesday, May 29th 2018   1) Zombie Nurse Parade* *(Said with deep respect.) Arriving at the hospital in the mornings, as I go in the most striking thing to me is the stream of nurses going out.  Bleary eyed, checking their … Continue reading

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Otter River Memorial Day Camping SPLOOP Style

Memorial Day Weekend 2018  @Otter River State Forest Return to editing 2018 05 25 OTTER RIVER SPLOOP CAMPING [9:03]:     V. Marino:    CJ:    Vi:   Z:    Gav:    Viv:    #SPLOOP  

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Hospital Clowning: Bucket Busting

Wednesday, May 23rd 2018 Although partnering with Dr. Bucket Buster mostly defies description, here are three gems from today.   1)  Playing the Window:  Who’s Turn is it Anyway? A young boy and his father are in the room.  Bucket … Continue reading

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