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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Bloody Vikings!
I was chastised for my rather ominous facebook image, so this is what I substituted: The photo shows a bit of my bloody Viking heritage–which I didn’t know I had until I did a DNA test. Anyway, this school picture was … Continue reading
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A new personal record for me
Here’s another entry in my continuing saga of my physical rehabilitation. I say that a bit tongue-in-cheek, since I’ve been working on the downhill side of my weight and fitness for the better part of thirty years—nothing here due to … Continue reading
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Naginata humor
A naginata is a Japanese spear, although it is more like a short, curved sword attached to the end of a pole. I found a site that had these cartoons, so I thought I’d share. All right, I know what you’re … Continue reading
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I think I have broken the “death cycle”
I saw something this morning I haven’t seen in years … 210 on the scales! That’s about 28 lbs down from my peak, give or take. I’m going to have to take a link out of my watchband, and my … Continue reading
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Win one of six copies of my book, Time Pullers
Goodreads Book Giveaway Time Pullers by Horton Deakins Giveaway ends August 13, 2012. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
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I grow more fond of this quote every time I read it.
“I have many regrets, and I’m sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret…if you have any sense….And if you don’t regret them, maybe you’re stupid.” — Katherine Hepburn
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A little photography fun
At least this time I didn’t do the skin-head wig with the samurai top-knot like I did for a costume in my late twenties (don’t ask me how long ago that was!). I’m surprised how well this came out, since I … Continue reading
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Japanese Victory Dance in Nanjing
As amazing as this is from an artistic, cultural point of view, I can’t watch it without getting a pit in my stomach and getting nauseous. I lived with the Japanese for 15 months, and I’m convinced I know more … Continue reading
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16th-century Samurai Battle March
This music contains only percussion instruments. It is over 500 years old, but it sounds very modern, lots of “soul.”
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