Nidan Essay: There’s No Waiting
“There’s your trot.” “Now.” Mark stood in the center of the south end of the arena, near the barn. His long oilskin duster and cowboy … Read more …
Linda Eskin - Grab My Wrist
Nidan Exam Prep – First Pretest
Tonight, December 14th, 2017, on the third anniversary of my shodan exam (first-level black belt), I did my first pretest for nidan (second-level black belt). … Read more …
After a Firestorm
After a Firestorm By Linda Eskin Flat gray rings of former trees dapple the black hills. Angry chainsaw growls and purposeful shouting replace the stunned … Read more …
Fridays are for Writing
Fridays are for Writing By Linda Eskin Fridays are for writing! Lay in snacks and coffee. Clear the decks. Lock the office door. None shall … Read more …
Mailboxes Versus Firestorms
Mailboxes Versus Firestorms By Linda Eskin After the flames are out, You can go back and see. Let yourself breathe again. There’s no hurry now. … Read more …
How Is It Already August? (or, On Turning 55)
Last Tuesday we flipped the dojo calendar to the new month, and I or someone said something to the effect of “How is it already … Read more …
Had enough? Join a dojo.
Have you finally had enough? Do you need a break from the constant stream of contentious, terrifying news? A refuge from the usual win/lose, zero-sum, … Read more …
Fitness, Food, Feet, and Frustration
Gaah. Back on track with fitness and eating habits. And off track. And on again. And off, and on… D’oh. I’ve decided (again) to finally … Read more …
All That Time! Planning the Path to Nidan.
Ahh, free time! I’ve known for days that I’d have a few hours on my own this evening. Michael was to be off at a … Read more …
Event announcement: “Aikido at the Leading Edge” FREE tele-summit
There is a significant international 10-day event in the Aikido world, happening from Friday, May 12th, and happening daily through Sunday, May 21st: “Aikido at … Read more …
