In Act One of Shakespeare’s Richard III, the future king says “Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by this son of York…” It is a statement of celebration, difficulty has turned a corner. Today, Feb 2nd, in Pennysylvania, the grand groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. The tradition tells us this [...]
We want to send out birthday wishes to Muhammad Ali who is 70 today. Muhammad Ali used the phrase “float like a butterfly sting like a bee” to describe his boxing style. Although not intended, this street poetry eloquently captures the Chinese philosophical notion of yin and yang, the balancing of opposing yet complementary forces. [...]
The feeling is strong, it overpowers my thoughts. I am not aware of the reality that my blood knows only too well. My mind is hostile for the wrong reason. I am only son, and man, And the need to be brother is tremendous. ~Kenny Rankin, Inside This is the martial way, the human way…the [...]
This year has been particularly challenging for our global village, everyone seems to have been impacted. But — it is time to take a break from it all…just for a bit. Make it happen. (LOL – we know our problems will still be there waiting for us). Keep the faith! Toni and I wish you, [...]
