You search far and wide but sometimes, you’ve got to remember to check back in. Like when you shuffle-step back to avoid a side-kick. Yes the evasion step is used to establish your own space but you … read more

A swirl became a ripple and that ripple ran deepMany thoughts were shared over multiple steepsBeneath a rider's feeta piece of art I'll keepA treasure from your past so in my heart you'll beatThen a n … read more

The grin on my face grew as I poured, as if an invisible pulley was rigged from the teapot spout to the corners of my mouth.Moments prior, I watched Jose* from afar as he made this tea. The pot was fi … read more

2014 – t’was a good year, a very good year – so I had thought.Reviewing our stock shelves one day,several divvied up small bags of 2014 King Peony caught my eye. It triggered a feint memory, a hint o … read more

Now we’ve spoken about bridging the gap before – to close distance so that you are within reach of your intended target, sometimes by advancing, sometimes by baiting. There’s often a logical sequence … read more