Category Archives: work-life balance

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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Hospital Clowning: Giving Blood

Posted on 2019/03/28 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 28th 2019 Although I have given sweat and tears for this job before, until now I had not given actual blood.  Today included all three.   It’s as easy as making an appointment and reclining in a chair. … Continue reading →

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Face Up Tape

Posted on 2019/03/25 by circuskitchen

Monday, March 25th 2019 Peter Parker kept sitting on the computer, so Gavin started leaving “Face Up Tape” as a deterrent. Peter Parker – AFTER: The Face of Disappointment (in Triplicate) Gavin: 1 Peter Parker: #nope Sorry kitty!

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Parenting: Ten Habits of Daily Connection

Posted on 2019/03/22 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21, 2019 Note:  I did not write the following post.  It is by Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting.  It’s SO GOOD and I want to try all of these techniques, into perpetuity. Aha! Parenting Blog Practical solutions for … Continue reading →

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CJ Cousin Time

Posted on 2019/03/21 by circuskitchen

Thursday, March 21st 2019   Certainly a bonus of concussion recovery is when your COUSINS COME OVER! 2019-03-21 CJ Cousin Time [30 seconds]:   ♥

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Dammit

Posted on 2019/03/20 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, March 20th 2019 Today the Hospital Clown becomes hospital mom. My Baby got forcefully shoved onto the pavement at school today and is now home with a concussion. Dammit. Good news is the CT scan didn’t show any hemorrhage, … Continue reading →

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Shining Light: The Magic Flute

Posted on 2019/03/17 by circuskitchen

Sunday, March 17th 2019   Randomly for St. Patrick’s Day this year got to attend a gorgeous family-friendly presentation of The Magic Flute at Boston Symphony Hall with Boston’s Youth Symphony Orchestra.  Amazing. Here is Queen of the Night’s incomparable … Continue reading →

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Olivia the Climate Strike Kid

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   My niece Olivia at the Climate Strike on Boston Common! [Click]: 2019-03-15 Climate Strike Featuring Olivia [1:53]:   So proud of you Olivia!  Thank you for your activism.  PLEASE keep up the great work. You … Continue reading →

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Down But Not Defeated

Posted on 2019/03/15 by circuskitchen

Friday, March 15th 2019   At bedtime two nights ago I ask my son if anything is on his mind.  And how!  Turns out he is gripped with fear because a huge school project is almost due and he hasn’t … Continue reading →

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