Circus Tag

Circus / 15.07.2017

At one time, young adults threatened their parents to “run away with the circus” during their hormonal-filled teen years. I wish they had. They would have found a community, nay a family that looks after one another, supports each other, argues and bickers just like all families, and loves just as deeply. A Circus family is full of tears and smiles, triumphs and turmoil, heart-wrenching injuries and gut wrenching saves, all mixed in with lots of love. No matter where you turn: on stage, behind the curtain, in the Roust corner, behind the bleachers, in the Director’s area, in the hole,...

Politics / 15.10.2016

In the last year, I have heard more people on the news, on the radio, and in articles referring to our political climate as a circus- a spectacle of sorts here to entertain. Our family ran away with the circus 10 years ago and it is one of the best decisions we have ever made. The Great Y Circus in Redlands, California is the longest running, all volunteer based circus in the world. We just happen to choose this city to raise our kids and thank God we did! The circus has become our family. First, it’s long hours- days, weeks and...