Day Six – All About Fun
Posting on Tuesday morning – from Granlibakken – about Monday, June 5th Class: Playtime – box lunch – railroad museum – Virginia City – wild … Read more …
Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Day Five – Starting to Click
Posting on Monday morning – from Granlibakken – about Sunday, June 4th Entries – bokken – 13 jo kata – supporting each other – having … Read more …
Day Four- Aha Moments
Posting on Sunday morning – from Aikido at Granlibakken – about Saturday, June 3rd Taking notes – insights from Saturday’s training – meals – connecting … Read more …
Day Three – Into the High Sierra, the Retreat Begins
Posting on Saturday morning – from the Aikido retreat at Granlibakken – about Friday, June 2 Angels Camp – Highway 49 – Grinding rock State … Read more …
Day Two – A Change of Plans
Posting on Friday morning – from Angels Camp – about Thursday, June 1st Fresno – Friant Dam – Highway 41 – Yosemite Valley – Highway … Read more …
Day One – Too Much Water
Posting on Thursday morning – from Fresno – about Wednesday, May 31 Heading out – Cajon Pass – Tehachapi Pass – Kern River – Allensworth … Read more …
Day Zero – Ready to Go!
Posting on Wednesday morning – still at home – about Monday and Tuesday, May 29/30 Preparing – packing – open mat – last minute rush … Read more …
California History Resources for Road Trips
Here are some excellent resources I’ve discovered in preparation for my 2023 road trip to an Aikido retreat at Lake Tahoe. Each delves into California … Read more …
Living Deliberately: Choosing
One of the things I discovered about myself in the process of preparing for my sandan exam (third-degree black belt) a few months ago was … Read more …
Stop at the Wide Places – Road Trips to Aikido Retreats
You might not be back this exact way again. We never know. Things change. Take an extra day. See all the things. Enjoy the journey.
