When the Grand Master of a martial art dies without leaving a direct “heir” to the style — be it a wife, a son, a daughter, or another instructor — the resulting infighting can destroy the art, among other things. So this last weekend, in a surprise pre-emptive strike, White Lotus Grand Master Douglas Wong [...]
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A few weeks ago, Chris and I met Sam and Chris in Long Beach at the aquarium for a day of sea-creature viewing. (Here’s Sam’s account of our trip, and here’s Chris’.) What a fantastic day! The Aquarium of the Pacific looked small, but was surprisingly nice. The tanks were clean, the glass clear. Lots [...]
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May 17, 2009
|Writing
So many blog posts to write, so little time. Did I forget to tell you about my fabulous trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific? About the last hockey game of the season? About all the movies and tv shows I’ve been watching, and all the great books I’ve been reading? Have I failed to [...]
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May 10, 2009
|Life Stuff
I am always on the lookout for new cruelty-free products. Recently, I’ve found two brands I really like, so I thought I’d pass them along. (And maybe convince you to share some suggestions with me, too.) Alba Botanica (available at Walgreens) I’m using the Pineapple Enzyme Facial Cleanser and the Aloe & Green Tea Oil-Free [...]
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May 8, 2009
|Martial Arts
I was a bad student in kung fu tonight, and writing (actually, posting) this entry is my punishment. I am normally a good student. It’s one of the only things I’m really good at in martial arts. I’m on time, my uniform is always clean, and I never forget my sash. I pay attention, stay [...]
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