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Category Archives: General Subject Posts
If you struggle with weight, like I do!
I have really struggled with weight & related health issues. But I argued to myself that I’m a big strong guy & being overweight was OK. Bull! A mini stroke (TIA) 6 years ago got my attention & inspired the … Continue reading
Posted in Face Page, General Subject Posts, GUTS - What is it?, Karate & Athletics, People with GUTS, Slamism
Tagged Courage, Diabetes, Diet, exercise, Health, Karate, Neuropathy, Stroke, struggle, T.I.A., Weight gain, weight loss
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What Anonymity Is. What Anonymity is Not.
Dear Guts Is The Key friends. I wrote this article 7 years ago, in reply to some concerns from a friend in a major 12 step organization. I did not publish the article article. But the content really needs to … Continue reading
Posted in General Subject Posts
Tagged 12 steps, Anonymity, communication, courtesy, Guiding principles, personal inventory, Recovery, Respect, Traditions
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Google Maps Reviews – Three Amigo Restaurant & Lessons Learned
So I wrote the following review today for a restaurant that I visited and posted it to Google maps. It was as follows: I have been a Mexican fan for 45 years. I have eaten truest fare in Mexican Friends … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking - Recipes, Face Page, General Subject Posts, Travel - & reviews
Tagged food, Food passions, Lunch, Mexican, Restaurant, Three Amigos, Wallburg, Wife, wife dawn
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Craig Ellis Daves / ShoDan-Ho / Rock-N-Roll
5 years ago a new student entered my dojo along with his wife and his two daughters. He said he had high goals. I didn’t exactly encourage him. In fact, I made it sound difficult if not impossible to get … Continue reading
D.A.W.N.
Dawn Carter : D. Dream. Your love honey is adream come true. In a world ofunfaithfulness, dishonesty and disloyalty.You are fiercely true and devoted. You are a steady joy to my ❤. A. Assuring. It seems that there is verylittle … Continue reading
Posted in Acrostic Inspirations, Face Page, General Subject Posts, Prose - Allegory, Slamism
Tagged 17th Anniversary, Anniversary, Love, Wife, wife dawn
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Life’s Rythym In Nature’s Rhyme
Life’s Rythym In Nature’s Rhyme Deafening quiet-Rays so Warm they’re alive-Birds blending in delicate precision-Peace invigorating like a refreshing bath-Mysterious Miracles of beauty-Beyond amazing-A mothers touch-a father’s guidance thru Harmony-Natures Symphony Scenes-for open eyes & alert senses 🙂 #Slamism
Posted in Face Page, Faith & Inspiration, General Subject Posts, Outdoors & Nature Issues, Prose - Allegory, Writing
Tagged A, natural beauty, nature, Poem, poetic side, Slamism
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The story of Skywalker continues!
7 – 8 years ago, I began to teach Karate, to a young boy, who was a little awkward & had a posture problem. But he worked hard and had a good attitude. So, I expected good things. Through the … Continue reading
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