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School of HONK – A Joyful Noise

Posted on 2017/02/12 by circuskitchen

Sunday, February 12th 2017 After what I made my kids do yesterday, here is what I made the Boy do TODAY: 2017-02-12 HONK PRACTICE [1:40]:    Here in our town -on our own STREET- the incredible HONK Band practices in this … Continue reading →

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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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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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Trumpet Boy Attack

Posted on 2015/08/27 by circuskitchen

Thursday, August 27th 2015 This one is for my Dad, Grandpa Bruce, who wonders if Gavin is practicing his trumpet. The answer is, sort of! 2015-08-27 Trumpet Boy Attack [32 seconds]:

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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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