Monthly Archives: February 2010

Karate Class

Tonight was more mentally challenging. Well, the “impact” exercises were certainly physically challenging! But they were blessedly short. LOL! Sensei had us thinking about practical applications of different moves. We worked on the open/closed fist drill again. I like how he asks us to analyze  the what and whys of the moves. Even though I [...]

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Gluten Free Egg Drop Soup

This is how my 12yo son makes it… 4C water and 3 bullion cubes 2 eggs 1/4 tsp ginger powdered 2T corn starch Optional: chopped green onion Beat eggs, set aside. Mix 3/4 cup of the water with starch, set aside. Put remaining water & bullion in pot. Add ginger. Bring pot to a boil [...]

Posted in Allergies, Recipes, Soap, wheat free

Panther Practice

Last night was a good practice. After the kids, Sensei worked with the adults. Which was me… aaaand 3 black belts. I need to work on the low stances in fukyugata ichi and my turns into them. Also need to look a little more intense during presentation. I’m coming up neutral. That’s not bad, but [...]

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Latin and Pancakes

I finally picked up a copy of Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrara and it has shed some revealing light… I’m not doing an effective job teaching Latin. :\ Or not thoroughly according to Sam’s worksheet answers. But if you have him translate the chapter in the book, he can do a pretty good job of [...]

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Karate Class

freewrite style… Worked on hip rotation tonight. I don’t have it quite right. Must practice more! Sensei says it is because women hate to make their butt jiggle. LOL! I don’t think I have a problem with that because at 42… EVERYTHING JIGGLES. Seems to me that it is more my lack of balance at [...]

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Gluten Free Menu Week 6: Japanese

Yep, I’m rather behind again. I’ll catch up and get week 5 up if/when I can. Wanted to get this one up at least since last night Bob and I sat down and worked out next week. I even have my shopping list all ready to go! Woohoo! On Sunday I got all meat prepped [...]

Posted in Allergies, Bento, Recipes, wheat free

Recharged and Ready to Go!!!

Last night’s class was great. I think I was overly ready to get out of the house after a challenging day because I got to class 30 minutes early. Woops! One of the things we worked on during class was “fighting stance” and what that means in different situations (class line up vs sparring for [...]

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