Jokers to the Right

10"x30"

I have a special place in my heart for clowns,

even the scary ones.

Over 30 years ago I hosted some of the

Ringling Brothers clowns for dinner at my house

after shows when they were in town.We had

a young friend who was a mime, she studied with

famous mimes around the world, as did

some of the clowns. When the circus came

to town she would pick up a carload of the

guys after a show and bring

them to my house. Some would just

have dinner and go back ,others would

sleep at the house just for a change

of pace from the circus sleeping car.

The magic always began after dinner,

they would juggle my kitchen knives and

anything else they could get their hands on!!

They taught my son (Jason) to juggle when

he was eight. And, they always put him to

bed with his own special performance.

What magic!!

Some said they weren't always sure

which city they were in, things got to be

such a blur. They seemed to appreciate such

a small gesture as a meal and conversation.

What wonderful memories for a young

boy, now grown, to pass along to his daughter.

Clowns rock, even the scary ones.