Photo: Bronson with professional clowns Toto and Andy. A few days ago, I returned from Dallas after taking part in the Texas Clown Association annual convention. Clown conventions are certainly… something else. Before I go further, let’s address the stereotype: clowns are not scary. Many adults remember meeting clowns at birthday parties, circuses, libraries, schools, or community events as children. Clowns were once a common part of family entertainment. The fear many peop