Masks By Mishima

I don’t know what Mishima’s goal was, and maybe he didn’t either, but his actions signaled his understanding of the … More

Meditation on Death

In general, death is not an exciting topic for conversation but it is the ultimate destination for every single living … More

Mindfulness is all the rage right now with studies showing that living fully in the moment and being aware of … More

Repost from my hitherto forgotten blog on Google’s Blogger. I must have 5 versions of blogs across different platforms and … More

I’m returning to the interwebs. Unlike the Dying Gaul (pictured here), I am standing back up. I’d like to post … More

When I am not slaving away for my corporate masters or my family, I find quiet moments in kendo training. … More

Using the lesson plan from GymJones (no equipment) I’m starting to feel more strength and energy as I did when … More

With the UW Taikai coming up this weekend, I’m in no way ready for it. I’ve been traveling on business … More

The city is great, with busy streets, places to eat; and plenty of people to watch. As a small-town boy … More

Question: Right what dominates my thoughts? Answer: Learning, developing, heroes, swords, the mind made real by the physical. Cutting through … More