http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XMLYbR68Tw&mode=related&search=
I happened across this, and thought it was worth sharing. very cool.
Flood assistance needed - Updated
All,
Deb's sister and her sisters family have potentially lost all of their household possessions from the flood in Findlay, Ohio. They apparently were living in the basement apartment of a house that was flooded by 6 feet of water.
Her sister has three teenage girls living at home, which is now the Holiday Inn. The girls ages are 12, 15 and 17 ( I think ). They lost all of their school supplies for this year as well as most of their jackets and coats.
Things needed:
Bedding for three twin sized beds
Bedding for one queen sized bed
Jackets and Coats - Deb's sister is about Deb's size and the girls are aged 12, 14, and 16.
School supplies
Cleaning supplies
Paper Towels
Garbage bags
If you are going to bring in something please leave a comment so that others have an idea of what is being donated. Extra supplies will be given to those in need. Deb mentioned that 100's of families do not have flood insurance and even with the Red Cross and Fema dispersing money and supplies things will still be needed.
Thanks!
Bob
Deb's sister and her sisters family have potentially lost all of their household possessions from the flood in Findlay, Ohio. They apparently were living in the basement apartment of a house that was flooded by 6 feet of water.
Her sister has three teenage girls living at home, which is now the Holiday Inn. The girls ages are 12, 15 and 17 ( I think ). They lost all of their school supplies for this year as well as most of their jackets and coats.
Things needed:
Bedding for three twin sized beds
Bedding for one queen sized bed
Jackets and Coats - Deb's sister is about Deb's size and the girls are aged 12, 14, and 16.
School supplies
Cleaning supplies
Paper Towels
Garbage bags
If you are going to bring in something please leave a comment so that others have an idea of what is being donated. Extra supplies will be given to those in need. Deb mentioned that 100's of families do not have flood insurance and even with the Red Cross and Fema dispersing money and supplies things will still be needed.
Thanks!
Bob
Learning lessons
School starts tomorrow, and I'm reminded of the lessons I've learned as a relatively new student of aikido. The most important ones that transfer to my work in the classroom are an empathy with those who struggle to grasp a concept (as those of you who witness my movements on the mat clearly understand) and the value of partnership and group learning. I have a few students in my class this year for whom English is not their first language, and I know they will struggle. I'll try to remember that aikido is a new "language" for me and try to figure out how I can best help them.
yamaguchi shihan
this site shows a rare section of a class with yamaguchi shihan. if you look closely, you can see a young bill gleason sensei watching him demonstrate.
Ikkyo and heartbreak
Why do I have such a hard time not resisting? I think I’m moving correctly and going with the technique, but it still hurts. When someone tells you, “I don’t love you anymore,” what is the proper response? Is more training the answer? I know that I might not appear to be the most serious or dedicated student in the dojo, but I remember everything sensei has ever said about how to deal with difficulty, and while I might be gaining ground when it comes to handling a yokomenuchi, or a tsuki, much work is needed when it comes to emotional difficulty. I know how I should react, but I can’t make it happen. I get atemi to the face every time. I need to find out what it takes to be able to accept that it is a cold world we live in. I need to understand why doing the right thing doesn’t always have a payoff. I need to learn how to walk upright.
I have had a few of you approach me with words of support lately, and I want you to know that I appreciate it immensely. Lately, the only times I have been able to let go of my mess have been when I’m on the mat, and I feel very fortunate to be a part of this community. Thanks.