There is something very spiritual and profound about the process of sword making. Being able to possess anyone of these weapons is an undeniable pleasure and being able to wield them properly is almost a lost art. I have a deep reverence when it comes to the Katana, and even though I love my humble blade, I can only dream of being worthy of becoming one with the types of weapons that Watanabe San creates… Thanks for sharing Etsy.
Hawk
The track that drew me in: You won’t let me down again
The track I discovered: Come Undone
The track best enjoyed with headphones: Time of the Season
Pink Moon
The track that drew me in: Pink Moon
The track I discovered: Things behind the sun
The track best enjoyed with headphones: Harvest Breed
@ The Pumpkin Patch
With Halloween upon us we continue our yearly traditions of visiting the pumpkin patch and picking a pumpkin for the carving party. This year Karen and I took Teagan to Tanaka Farms and The Great Park to take a ride on the pumpkin balloon. We had a wonderful day with our niece and she got to run around like a madwoman trying to get every activity in before her parents came to pick her up.
Seeing things the way she does always comes as a pleasant surprise and reminds us that remaining young at heart is the key to being happy. Lucky for me, that comes naturally. Lucky for her, we both revel in it. It’s hard to believe that another fall season is in full swing but now it’s time to buckle down and embrace the holidays before the new year begins. Remember people only about a year left if you believe in the galactic alignment… you do, don’t you..?
Anticipation
I will be traveling to Japan for business in 2012. I will not come back home until I’ve had a meal at Jiro’s sushi bar and trained on the tatami at the Bujinkan Honbu Dojo floor. I eagerly await both…
Spirit Fingers
Art can be found in the most unusual places and the web allows access to many hidden talents. You can agree to disagree on the amount of said artistry but that is a different argument altogether. When I painted my hands as a child and even when I paint my niece’s face, I never imagined you could take just a bit further… Guido Daniele has all but perfected the painted torso and his hand painting is simply amazing. I am definitely borrowing some inspiration the next time Teagan wants her favorite animal painted on her hand or arm.
