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Gavin and Grandpa Bruce on Trumpets

Posted on 2016/02/17 by circuskitchen

Feb 17, 2016   What a joy to witness my dad teaching my son.  Could be anything as far as I care, but it happens to be trumpet. 2016-02-17 TWO TRUMPETEERS [1min,32secs]:        

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America Feels Great

Posted on 2016/02/16 by circuskitchen

Monday, February 15th 2015 “That sounds wonderful Jennifer,” Dad says after listening to me play him a song the other night.  “Do you ever go to any auditions or anything?” Some open mics, a local TV station, but that’s it … Continue reading →

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Oakland Zoo with Grandpa Bruce

Posted on 2016/02/16 by circuskitchen

Tuesday, February 16th 2016 Things I learned from this trip to the zoo: A lion’s roar is louder than a lawnmower Circus elephants don’t graze Take the picture with Grandpa when you ARRIVE, not when it’s time to leave.   … Continue reading →

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Lawrence Hall of Face

Posted on 2016/02/13 by circuskitchen

Saturday, February 13th 2016   After the gloriously scenic drive to the Lawrence Hall of Science,             There was also this: 2016-02-13 Lawrence Hall of Face [1min,12secs]:  

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Trumpet Pals

Posted on 2016/02/13 by circuskitchen

February 13th 2016 Dad’s love for trumpet is shared by his teacher, the lovely John Pearson (whose accomplishments include recording lead trumpet on the original Star Wars Theme Song).   Dad gifted Gavin a lesson with him while we were … Continue reading →

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Old Sacramento – Feb 2016

Posted on 2016/02/12 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, February 12th 2016   Our first morning starts out like any morning; giving the dog his coffee:                   Down at the station, we fill time waiting for the train:     Gavin … Continue reading →

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Boston to Oakland – February 2016 – Day 1

Posted on 2016/02/11 by circuskitchen

Thursday, February 11th 2016                         More to come.  

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The Grandpa Has Landed

Posted on 2015/07/08 by circuskitchen

Wednesday, July 8th 2015 Success!  STOP. Unaccompanied Senior at Large Retrieved from Airport!  STOP.   Freshly overnighted from Oakland, Grandpa Bruce is abruptly and unceremoniously deposited in Boston.  STOP.   The children show him *their* room.  STOP.   And *his* … Continue reading →

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