Tai Chi Welcome Mat – 7/18/16

Greetings. Feels like summer here at the moment, but still lovely. Our practice at the Park was made even more interesting by the addition of dozens and dozens of small fishing boats, plying the Straits, right in front of us, fishing for salmon. I empathize with the...

Roses & Tissue – 7/11/16

Greetings. Saturday in the Park was lovely this week. The day before, I had a call from a woman in Illinois. She wanted to order some DVDs. In chatting, she shared that the temperatures were in the 90’s and quite humid. I told her it was in the 60’s here,...

Goals and Desires – 7/4/16

Greetings. Happy Independence Day. We here in the U.S. have so much to be thankful for. We have the opportunity to do and to be whatever our hearts and minds direct, either through desire or setting goals. I wish each and every one of you the energy you need to make...

Progress in Tai Chi – 6/27/16

Greetings. There is a saying in our area – June Gloom. When most of the rest of the country is starting summer like conditions, Port Townsend, like Seattle, seems stuck in spring. Yet, being raised in San Francisco, I like the cooler conditions. But it is hard...

Invest in Lost & A Simple Way – 6/20/16

Greetings. I used to live in Tucson, Arizona. Started my Tai Chi teaching career there. It is supposed to reach 115 degrees today! Boy, am I glad I moved to Port Townsend, where the high temperature should almost reach 70! Hope all is well for you and yours. Invest in...

Advice for Teachers and Students of Tai Chi – 6/13/16

Dear Students, Colleagues, and Friends. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for making my life meaningful. I lost my family at a young age, and didn’t have children, which are the normal ways people find meaning in their lives. The other way is to spend...

Facing Life and Death – 6/6/16

Greetings. Hot, sunny weather. Unusual for Port Townsend. Plants growing like crazy. I was going through some old writings, and found the following. I didn’t remember writing it but it sure fits into our Tips sharing. Be well. Tip #1 Tai Chi is about learning to...

Yin and Yang & Body Awareness – 5/30/16

Greetings. Summer is approaching. This allows us to practice in the park without having to wear so many layers of clothes. Freedom! Try and find some different places to practice outdoors while you can. It makes practice even more enjoyable. Yin and Yang These words...

Masks & The Tai Chi Body – 5/23/16

Greetings. Port Townsend is busy this week-end. Our annual Rhododendron Festival. Thousands of visitors to our little town. I tend to hide out. Pulled my first garlic, peas have flowers as do the tomatoes. Great time. I hope you enjoy this weeks offering. Do think...

Jazz – 5/16/16

Greetings. Good news. The Studio has named another instructor. His name is Matthew Campbell, and he lives in Shelton, WA, a couple of hours to the south. He has lots of experience with martial arts, being ex-military, and currently teaches Tae Kwon Do. Like the rest...