Thanks for wearing a mask so I don’t have to.
The anti-mask team has a strong position. They don’t want to wear masks. But they like it when other people wear masks around them.
Cheryl Gwyneth Ragsdale
The game I call Demon Spotting developed over time as I worked through emotional entanglements and confusing break-ups. My misery became code words. Code words became mat drills. Mat drills became winning combinations. And my confusion lifted. Consider this your invitation to play. Clarity is freedom.
Covid Kills Martial Arts Vibe
Social distancing really doesn’t work for most martial arts practices. If students don’t return, schools will suffer as owners have trouble making ends meet. Covid-19 scores another win.
Avoid Covid-19 Medical Bills. Wear a Mask.
Dealing with Covid-19 might not kill you, but it might leave you with some nasty medical expenses that will keep you awake at night.
June 2020 State of Play
June was a difficult month. Protests for Black Lives Matter took center stage. Police continued to shoot black men, even while protests took place. Covid-19 cases escalated at alarming rates. People remained divided over wearing masks or not.
Criminal Lifestyles: Tiger King to Smallville
It’s hard for me to relate to Allison’s character, “Chloe”, being sweet and innocent, knowing that in real life, she did evil things to women, enslaving them and makng them call her “Master”.
Acknowledging Juneteenth During Covid-19
This year was my first time acknowledging Juneteenth. I’ve heard of the holiday before, but now, I’m paying attention. The struggle continues.
Amplify Voice. Listen, Create Safe Space.
Sharing power sounds scary, but it works to slow your Doomsday Clock. Being connected, instead of separate, requires significant changes in how you relate to people.
Too much talking. Not enough listening.
No agreement and zero trust. That about sums up the current state of affairs. Things are reopening and getting back to normal. Masks are optional. According to news commentary, about 40% of people wear them. 60% choose not to wear a mask. Six feet for… Read More »Too much talking. Not enough listening.
George Floyd: Say His Name and the Others too
At a base level, I have to trust people. I have to feel connected to something. I need to trust the organizations that serve us. But my trust is broken.