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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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P.O.O.P Style Friendsgiving 2018

Posted on 2018/11/21 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, November 21st 2018 Man, TWO thanksgivings in one year.  We had the blessing of spending Thanksgiving Eve with friends.  The kids’ BEST friends no less.  Together they are magic as ever. 2018-11-21 Pingitore Friendsgiving [0:26]:   Zaida & ClaraJane … Continue reading →

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Clowns Without Borders: No Laughing Matter

Posted on 2018/11/20 by circuskitchen

Monday, November 19th 2018   After a year of Hospital Clowning under my belt I finally feel ready to start trying to join Clowns Without a Borders.  Here is a documentary of an example of their exploits, in Lesbos three years … 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: 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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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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