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Well..I guess it's been a while since I last posted something...Yachts of good stuff has been going on with me and LAUGH Clown Ministry
Shobo did three Clown shows at Seashore Campsites near Cape May NJ ..one of them with his bud Shady...It was WELL Received. Packing
out the Pavilion on a Thursday Night was GREAT.
LAUGH Clown just got back from Queen NY trip..Pearl's sister's church was doing a VBS in Queens and Asked if we could be a part of the Closing day...WOW  what a day..We got to clown around in the Streets of Queens also with bringing the Gospel through Laughter to Kids from all Ages...

 

 

I also got my lasted article published in the July/Aug 2016 Big Top for MACA..Hope you enjoy:

Thank You!!

Does another say “Thank you” anymore? A laf jeds hasd yeasd. Does anyone pay attention anymore to details? Wonder if you noticed if the gibberish sentence was an actual sentence.  Sometimes I write articles for the ‘Big Top’ and  I get a complement via email or someone will say…“I read your article”.  I  see very experienced clowns not finding the time to write an article of what they have been through for the “Big Top” so other can learn from their mistakes.  If we don’t look back and review experiences and/or appreciate what someone did,  then we see history repeat itself.

Recently I was at a funeral of the Pastor of my home church in Clarksboro NJ. Person after person came up and said what a kind and gentle person he was. He always looking at the bright side of a situation.  One of his friends for seminary said Pastor Mark had a nick name in School.  You know, those funny nick names that identify who you are.  His nick name was Mark “Thank you” O’Sheilds..He was known for saying “thank you” to everyone and being appreciative of being with someone. Giving value to everyone he met.

Today’s world seems to be contrary to the “thank you” world Pastor Mark expressed.  You see this on the Highways everyday. Everyone seems to be in a hurry to get to the next place. If your not a very defensive driver, you could  be found on a guard rail on any given day. What’s the rush people?

What’s the rush to see what hash tag is trending when you have a friend or date sitting right next to you during dinner.  Just yesterday I saw 3 guys sitting outside at a nice restaurant in Philly.  All 3 had their Cell phones out, oblivious to the friend sitting next to them.  Sometime what you didn’t notice is right in front of you.

   Deassed maakss redssat. Did ya notice that? As clowns, we really need to be mindful of our surrounds. We can’t have a set agenda of what we are going to do regardless of the crowd reaction or situation at hand.  One of the many reason why I enjoy  “care clowning”, is each encounter with a patient or resident could be different and you need to be “on your Toes” to react.  I think it has helped in my clowning skills. Some remarks or jokes work better in different situations. Sometimes your just there to listen.  There are a ton of needs out in today’s world and as clowns we have a very important job. To spread more cheer than gloom.  At Kapo’s gang clown alley, we recite the Clown Prayer before every meeting.  It reminds us what we are clowning for.  It reminds us to have more compassion for the ones in need.  By showing compassion and appreciation with the simple act of just being around to hold a hand of the aged or sick, you actually get more back than you give. How can anyone be afraid of a clown with compassion?  I really wish there more that went to Nursing homes , pediatric rooms and hospitals other than just seeing someone they know or how much they get paid.  I’ve heard people say they just couldn’t do that it, “ the emotional pain would hurt me to much”.  Remember your not there for You!!. Just saying!!   Arfeddsffoondd as dewsggoon.

 Just checking to see if your still with me or you left?? As clowns, we have the ability, latitude, and obligation to have an attitude of gratitude. No one wants to see a grumpy clown making demands on how their show is to go.  No one wants to see a clown just stand there with a puppet in their hand with no interaction with anyone walking by. Remember we are clowning for others and not you.

Bump a nose and THANK YOU for reading this,

Shobo 

Always stay Humble and Kinds Tim McGraw 

"Humble And Kind"

You know there's a light that glows by the front door
Don't forget the key's under the mat
Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind
Go to church 'cause your momma says to
Visit grandpa every chance that you can
It won't be wasted time
Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say please, say thank you
Don't steal, don't cheat, and don't lie
I know you got mountains to climb but
Always stay humble and kind
When the dreams you're dreamin' come to you
When the work you put in is realized
Let yourself feel the pride but
Always stay humble and kind

Don't expect a free ride from no one
Don't hold a grudge or a chip and here's why
Bitterness keeps you from flyin'
Always stay humble and kind

Don't take for granted the love this life gives you
When you get where you're goin
Don't forget turn back around
And help the next one in line
Always stay humble and kind