Thanks, Michael. Just heard that I'll be going to another. Must be my age group.

Sorry to hear that you were headed to a wake. Blessings to you Jim. Michael

MIchael: Can't think of a better example of what I was trying to say, but in a much, more profound way. In fact, I am on my way to a wake in a few minutes. Another learning moment, perhaps, another chance at ukemi. Thanks for sharing. Jim...

This summer, I was not at my dojo. A death in my family and problems kept me away. However, I found myself ever deeper in training. Sitting in the hospital for weeks, I spent much time in breathing meditation. I was mindful of life within me and around me. I am now returning to the dojo in a stronger place. It was not four months of no training. It was four months of much training. Training in life. That is what we train for. To live. Michael Wolfe, 3rd Dan, South Carolina Ki Aikido