2020 Hindsight — Thoughts at The Solstice
Well, there’s nothing like a deadline. I started several versions of this post over the past few months, but always got sidetracked or overwhelmed by … Read more …
reflections
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cedar Fire – San Diego County, 2003
In the quiet hours before dawn 13 years ago I got a call from my friend Sandra. She lives in the community just up the hill from us. … Read more …
Seven Years On The Mat
I started training on May 5th — Cinco de Mayo — in 2009. Seven years on the mat, as of today. On one hand, it’s gone by … Read more …
My Blog, Evolving
When I started writing here, I wrote exclusively about Aikido. As time has gone on – over six years now – it’s become more and more difficult … Read more …
Looking Ahead to 2016
Wow… As usual it’s been too long between posts. There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of (and usually jot down) at … Read more …
Good bye, 2014. Hello, 2015.
In looking back at 2014 I see it involved a lot of completions – clearing out the old, and making room for new things – … Read more …
Time Flies
If you ever want to make a year fly by, here’s how to do it. First, anticipate that you will likely be testing for shodan … Read more …