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Spark Circus: the work, the shows.
The Sparkles at a fundraiser on Koh Samui Where do I even begin the story of my circus adventures? The beginning seems so long ago. So I will start at the end. Feb 22, 4 pm. I chucked my bags onto the songtauw heading to the airport. As I plopped myself on the bench and…
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Spark Circus fundraising
Hi, I’m home! Not for long, though. In less six weeks, I will be in Thailand performing with Spark Circus. Joining the circus is a lifelong dream for everyone, isn’t it? Maybe it is just me… I’ll be involved in lots of different ways: helping with backstage logistics, making circus props, and being a general…
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Smiling through life
Holy wow, am I happy. I am in one of those phases where everything is good and small troubles are simply opportunities. I think this is because I am traveling. I groove on seeing new things, broadening my horizons, meeting people, moving through the world. Dorothy Gale wasn’t completely wrong when she said you don’t…
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Krampus
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Santa and Krampus know… Krampus is Santa’s cruel other half. He brings the coal, carries switches to inflict punishment, and eats children on the naughty list. He’s not usually depicted as a dragon, but it seemed an appropriate avatar for the coming Year of the Dragon. Here’s hoping you’re…
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Totality
Phases of the eclipse, captured by Tod. Last night was the first time I’ve experienced a full lunar eclipse. It was beautiful. We rushed out of the house at 21:45 to catch the first bite taken from the moon. Japanese word for lunar eclipse is gesshoku, 月食, which is literally moon eating. What a meal. With a…
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R.I.P., really.
I surprised myself today; I cried when I read about the death of Steve Jobs. I didn’t know I cared. But on reflection, even though I’d never met him, his work has underpinned 20 years of my work. From Apple IIc to NeXT to my current MacBook Pro, his companies’ hardware and software made my work…
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What a month!
Back home after a month in Oz.
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Tassie Circus Fest Info and Packing Tips
Some observations and suggestions
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Tassie Circus Fest
Eleven days is too much to write about!
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Hobart. Jan 27 – Jan 29.
An interlude before training.
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