Category Archives: ukulele

Hospital Clowning: Talk Like Dees

Posted on 2018/01/30 by circuskitchen

Tuesday,  January 30th 2018 Yesterday two of our clowns visited a very special long term “frequent flier” friend and fan of our team.   I will call her “Boss Lady” on account of her renowned personality.  She is in her early … Continue reading →

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Hospital Clowning: You Never Know

Posted on 2018/01/18 by circuskitchen

Thursday, January 18th 2018 Today we gowned up all the way three times.  That’s three times more than I ever have before.  Twice were for rooms that we almost blew by until curiosity revealed a situation ripe for Hospital Clowning.  … Continue reading →

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Meeting of the Noses 2018: Magical Clown SONG

Posted on 2018/01/14 by circuskitchen

January 14th 2018 2018-01-14 Magical Clown SONG [1:28]: ♥

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Hospital Clowning: Do That THING

Posted on 2018/01/09 by circuskitchen

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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2017 Tobin Kitchen Holiday Party

Posted on 2017/12/17 by circuskitchen

December 16th 2017 We’re lucky that my hubsand’s kitchen crew at work mostly get along so well.  Here are our families celebrating the holidays together in 2017.   2017-12-16 TOBIN KITCHEN XMAS PARTY [0:46 seconds]:   ♥

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UkeOke: Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Posted on 2017/12/10 by circuskitchen

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

Posted on 2017/12/07 by circuskitchen

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

Posted on 2017/11/20 by circuskitchen

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 →

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Hospital Clowning: No Eyed Deer

Posted on 2017/11/15 by circuskitchen

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

Posted on 2017/11/14 by circuskitchen

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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