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Meeting of the Noses 2018: Magical Clown SONG
January 14th 2018 2018-01-14 Magical Clown SONG [1:28]: ♥
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Hospital Clowning: Do That THING
Tuesday, January 9th 2018 Besides my fabulous new name tag, today’s rounds with Doc Skeeter are notable on account of how many big kids we visited with today. It is not necessarily obvious that a Children’s Hospital would include … Continue reading
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UkeOke: Let’s Go Fly A Kite
Request courtesy of my lovely niece Olivia. Let’s Go Fly a Kite – from Mary Poppins [Verse 1] G With tuppence for paper and strings, C You can have your own set of wings. G G7 C A With your … Continue reading
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Hospital Clowning: Dr. Dazzle Day
Thursday, December 7th 2017 Partnering with Dr. Dazzle today, it’s hard to pick a favorite experience, so here are four! [Note: Names and other identifying attributes have been changed for privacy.] _____________________________________________________________ 1) FLIPPER CLAP Entering the room of 7 … Continue reading
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UkeOke: Someone to Lava
Lava Kuana Torres Kahele, Napua Greig-Nakasone, … A long long time ago there was a volcano Living all alone in the middle of the sea He sat high above his bay watching all the couples play And wishing that he had … Continue reading
Hospital Clowning: No Eyed Deer
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 Q: What do you call a deer with no eyes? A: Dr. Be Bopper learning to clown! Today was my fifth day clowning at Boston Children’s Hospital in a week. And since it’s still only my … Continue reading
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UkeOke: Really Big Trucks
Tuesday, November 14th 2017 Between gigs I manage to stop by Mr. Music in L.A. (that’s Lower Allston in Boston to you). I need a new ukulele and to see my wonderful friend STEVE from the Reggae Band JAH SPIRIT. … Continue reading
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Tagged Jah Spirit, Jah Spirit Steve, Mr. Music, Steve
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Hospital Clowning: Shhh!
Sunday, November 12th 2017 A couple days after my Clown Rounds on Friday, I am reflecting upon a random moment and sharing it with my husband (cue harp playing four seconds of flashback transition music): My partner and I are waiting … Continue reading
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Hospital Clowning: Wake Up, Clown!
Friday, November 10th 2017 No wonder I have yet to know what it’s like to perform on all the floors scheduled in a single full day of Clown Rounds from beginning to end. Each new partner brings a treasure trove … Continue reading
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UkeOke: Your Song
(I always thought this song was hokey, but it’s SO pretty…) Your Song by Elton John – Chords & Lyrics #Ukulele [1st VERSE] Gbm A D A It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside Gbm A D A … Continue reading
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