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Posted on July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

Clown in Kabul (2002)

I just discovered this Italian documentary about Dr. Patch Adams’ trip to Afghanistan in 2002 with over twenty other clowns and volunteers. I loved the 1999 Robin Williams film Patch Adams based on Adams’ rocky start as a doctor who believed that clowns belonged in hospitals as well as circuses. I have checked on him …

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Posted on February 12, 2022February 12, 2022

GOSPEL & COMEDY

Tune in to my “Gospel & Comedy” event this Friday,  7  PM Feb. 18 at the Grosse Ile Michigan Presbyterian Church. We’ll explore a few Scripture passages such as the birth of Isaac and some of the parables of Jesus.—and, of course, does God and Jesus have a sense of humor?  Some of the many …

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Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

GODSPELL (1973)

The Gospels of Luke & Matthew are interpreted in song & dance led all around Manhattan by Christ & his fellow members of a clown troupe.

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