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Update

I returned to the dojo today, and survived. I did find out that my muscle memory was working when I was working with others. I did 22 kata, most had a rough start but once I got going it came back.

I am a happy camper. I have PT again tomorrow then hope to come again Thursday for day class.

2GN2S ...

Once upon a time, a Mom named Luisa ...

brought her 7 year old son, Michael to learn karate.

A precocious, smart, creative Harry Potter look alike.

1993

It was a good fit & a fun addition to our jr. class.

During training, Michael had what I called a lazy draw-hand that hung down, like an ape! After repeated reminders ...I nicknamed him Apeman, a name he still treasures.

At age 11 his family moved and we lost Apeman, for awhile. When 16 and able to drive, he returned to our dojo.

A CSF graduate in Japanese, author of "Haiku by Maiku", ni-dan in karate, ni-dan in batto, shodan in kobudo, taiko drummer, business man and happy cat owner.

Otanjōbiomedetō gozaimasu, Apeman!

(Happy 36th birthday Michael)

Wow!

Interesting Facts

The population of the earth is around 7 million. For most people, that is a large figure. However if we condensed7.8 billion into 100 persons, the resulting analysis is much easier to comprehend.

Out of 100 :

11 are in Europe, 5 are in North America

9 are in South America, 15 are in Africa

60 are in Asia

49 live in the countryside

51 live in cities

75 have mobile phones

25 do not

30 have internet access

70 have no availability to go online

7 received University education

93 did not attend college.

83 can read

17 are illiterate

33 are Christians

22 are Muslims

14 re Hindus

7 are Buddhists

12 are other religions

12 have no religious beliefs

27 live less than 14 years

66 died between 15 and 64 years of age.

8 are 65 and over

If you have your own home,
Eat full meals and drink clean water,
Have a mobile phone,
Can surf the internet, and have gone to college,
You are in the minuscule, privileged lot

of less than 7%.

A cute 4-minute video, Thatching eggs, here.

Just because ...

Taiwan Blue Magpie

Smiles for Wednesday ...

Thanks for coming by today.

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U.S. Speedskater's 'Honorable Move' Allows Friend To Replace Her In Olympic Race

Brittany Bowe stepped aside so Erin Jackson, who slipped in the trials, could skate the 500 meters in Beijing. Brittany Bowe didn’t want to go to her third and likely final Olympics without Erin Jackson.

So after Jackson slipped and didn’t qualify in the 500 meters at the U.S. speedskating trials in Milwaukee, a stunning result for the world’s top-ranked skater in the event. Bowe knew what she wanted to do.

"Erin has a shot to bring home a medal – hopefully a gold medal – and it’s my honor to give her that opportunity. She’s earned it and she deserves it." @BrittanyBowe on her decision to give up her Olympic spot in the 500m to her friend @ErinJackson480. @USSpeedskating @OnHerTurf

WOW!

$98.7 million

That's how much Tim Cook made last year as CEO of Apple. That included his base salary, bonuses, and about $82 million in stock awards. Cook's compensation is 1,447 times the median Apple employee salary of $68,254, according to a filing from the company.