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Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival – Karate presentation

World Oyama Karate put on a demonstration at the 2017 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival.  I’ve always enjoyed the festival but have never actually participated myself except for the preparation of the Japan Airlines float many years ago.  My demonstration was called ‘kihon sono 4’ and we made BaySpo, (2017年4月14日) the Japanese language newspaper in…… Continue reading Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival – Karate presentation

Trip to Punta Mita

For the Cinco de Mayo week we took a trip with our friends to Punta Mita, Mexico.  The Four Seasons resort there is one of the most luxurious places I’ve ever stayed.  When we arrived staff greeted us with a special drink and put tequila in it if we wished.  We were then taken by…… Continue reading Trip to Punta Mita

Balls, Banquets and soirées throughout history

Reading my history books the thought occurred to me that I would very much like to time travel and visit a number of festive occasions throughout history. The first time this thought occurred I was watching The Tudors and thought how amusing attending a court ball or feast in the reign of King Henry VIII…… Continue reading Balls, Banquets and soirées throughout history

New favorite song

Just discovered this song.  For me it elicits very strong images/emotions of my time in high school.  Aren’t we all dreamers?  I think when the dreams start to die we’ve become too old.  Adulthood has a way of killing youthful dreams and enthusiasm doesn’t it.   https://youtu.be/LCCiwPEdEpg We get so wrapped up in what others…… Continue reading New favorite song