Interruptions Without Breaks
The last few years have contained many changes for me in a wide variety of ways. I’ve made some physical moves, from place to place. I have changed the focus of my profession. I’ve added things, released things and recovered … Continued
Tai Chi and Seniors
A couple years ago, I saw an article titled, “Tai Chi Keeps Seniors Moving.” I realized I fit into the “senior” category! The article talks about the benefits of Tai Chi for the senior population. As we turn the calendar on … Continued
Sit, Stand, or Hold-on?
Since moving to NYC, we have become experienced public transportation riders. We ride the train, the subway, the ferry and the bus. And as a people-watcher, I try and pay attention to how people behave on mass transit. There are … Continued
Tai Chi and Older Martial Artists
I am coming up on the 25th anniversary on my starting martial arts training. Over the years, I have trained with different intensities, different desires and passions, different physical capabilities, different goals, and different consistencies. I began when I was … Continued
Try a Tai Chi Class
Are you looking for a way to tone your body? Are you looking for a way to relax your mind? Are you trying to find a way to reduce stress? Try a Tai Chi class! Tai Chi is shown to … Continued
Olympic Camp 2016
From August 8th to August 12th, the Moravian Churches an Staten Island hosted on Olympic Camp for middle-school age youth. It was noticed last summer that there was not a lot of activities for this age group. There were camps … Continued
St. Peter’s Mission Trip Fundraiser
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, along with First English Lutheran in Lancaster, Ohio, will be coming to Staten Island to work with Earth And Cup in NYC for a week in June 2016. On April 30th, they held a fundraiser for … Continued
“Walk, Don’t Run” Around the Water
The recent water crisis in Flint has caused some to take a look at the water shortage situation in our country. So often we believe lack of clean water is a situation that only exists in other countries. Desert places that are … Continued
Integrating Your Martial Arts
I recently came across this article about Chinese martial arts and how the approach should be one of integration. The article talks about three (3) different possible approaches to a situation: first the fighter (punching and kicking), second the wrestler, and third … Continued
Address to the Haggis
Today, January 25th, is the birthday of Robert Burns, Poet Laureate of Scotland. Around the world, Burns Dinners are being celebrated, to commemorate the contribution of Burns to the literary community. One of the activities associated with Burns Dinners is … Continued