As we are raising our children, my husband and I place a great deal of importance on Respect. Respect for self, respect for others, as well as respect for the world we live in. “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; Respect for others guides our manners.” ~ Laurence Sterne The other day at Kung Read More
Welcome to RESPECT week. When you take a look at Tamara’s photo, you can certainly feel the respect flowing from the Aikido students. Respect is in fact a cornerstone of all martial arts practices. My daughter, a new green belt in her Karate program, spent the last month discussing in her class just what respect Read More
Laughter is something that doesn’t come easily to me. I believe that is why I am the messenger of The Group whose message is Go For The Joy. They are a constant reminder for me. Laughter is a release, it is healing and it can be a whole lot of fun. A few years Read More
If you’re ever in need of a good laugh, ask me to tell a joke. I’ll screw up somehow 99% of the time. The first time really messing up is still far too vivid. Emotions play back alongside the memory. Likely around 10, eagerness was bubbling over in anticipation of impressing my aunt Read More
Title quote by Robert Frost Today, I would like to tell you a little about my son, my Guru. He doesn’t just chuckle… he cackles. As often as possible. About anything and everything. I sometimes call him “he who cannot be contained” because the Joy in him just leaks out everywhere and is shared with Read More
Welcome to Laugh week! LAUGH – To show or feel amusement. To express with vocal noises certain emotions, especially mirth or delight Ahhh, to laugh. Isn’t it a glorious thing? I particularly like it when a chuckle sneaks up on you and can’t be contained. Both Tamara and January find laughter’s special gift is Read More