Second Anniversary of My Nidan Test
The test was especially difficult for me because it was in the midst of my stomach/GI illness. In this photo I look sick because I was. ...more
Self-Determination ,Martial Arts My Black Belt Journey Personal Stories Resilience &Failure
September 18, 2026•2 min read
Firing With Compassion
Her goal was to try to make the firing as gentle as possible, and to convey the truth that this person was simply mis-matched for the job. ...more
Leadership ,Personal Stories
September 15, 2026•2 min read
My Office Cats
Allow me to introduce you to my office kitties, Casey and Kaylee. I do most of my reading and writing in my antique recliner, using my desk mostly for coaching appointments. This gives my cats plenty... ...more
intro ,Personal Stories &Joy And Fun
August 21, 2026•2 min read
BP Cuff is the Must Have Summer Accessory
A few months ago, I had dangerous blood pressure spike. My doctor put me on a beta blocker and instructed me to get a blood pressure cuff and message him with my readings every day until my BP comes b... ...more
Leadership ,Self-Care Healing Personal Stories Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Health And Wellness
August 18, 2026•2 min read
Victory, Just the Beginning
Monday in Tai Chi class, I was concentrating on the contact of my feet on the floor, stabilizing my knees, and opening and closing my hips. Everything felt fine. When we came to the moment in the for... ...more
Martial Arts ,Healing Personal Stories Wellness Resilience Health And Wellness Failure &Eudaimonia
August 07, 2026•2 min read
Happy May the 4th
Which archetype is you? Which storyline is your favorite? ...more
Personal Stories ,Joy And Fun
May 04, 2026•2 min read
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