There are many ways to travel one path.
Meditation in the New Dojo
The same ocean breeze is here, warmed and softened as it made its way inland up nine miles of wide river valley, Still familiar, but … Read more …
reflections
Getting Back to Work
A few months ago I said I felt “Like Bread Dough,” letting things settle in as a new 5th kyu. I decided to allow myself … Read more …
A Tree in a Hurricane
I’ve had a bit of a scare recently. I will not be fine (who among us will be, really?), but I’m a lot better off … Read more …
Like Bread Dough
I’ve really been enjoying training lately, even though I have been at the dojo somewhat less to make time to work with Rainy, my horse. … Read more …
Milestone: One Year in Aikido
I am celebrating the completion of my first year in Aikido by staying home and fighting off a cold. I really wanted to be on … Read more …
I’m Destroying Aikido.
The comments on YouTube, about my 5th kyu exam, got off to a predictable start with “good luck in a street fight no offense” [sic]. … Read more …
What I meant to do
If you read my post about my 5th Kyu test you may recall that when I sat down at the end of it I thought “Darn … Read more …
5th Kyu Test & Beyond
First, I passed. For those into belt colors, that means I’m still a white belt. I’ll be posting the video (which I have not seen yet) later … Read more …
Downs & Ups of Exam Prep
My exam for 5th kyu is Saturday morning – tomorrow. When I first started working with my mentor a month ago we began with a sort … Read more …