My teacher’s teacher opened a new taiji academy last weekend, and I attended the open house. There was a demo, and I couldn’t help but compare this demo to the first time I saw a demo at the old studio. It was a year or two after I started taking classes, and everything looked so… Continue Reading
I never played with baby dolls when I was a little girl. They never appealed to me, nor did actual babies. They were screaming, squalling, dribbling balls of snot, and I didn’t like them at all. I also never pretend-played having a wedding with my Barbies. I know many little girls dream of their perfect… Continue Reading
Steve Rogers: Doctor Banner, now might be a really good time for you to get angry. Bruce Banner: That’s my secret, Captain; I’m always angry. Hulks out and punches Leviathan in the face. One day in taiji class, one of my classmates who is originally from India (so we share some broad cultural touchstones) was talking about needing… Continue Reading
I am fat. I’m not fluffy or padded or zaftig; I’m fat. I’m not saying this to slag on myself; I’m simply stating a fact. I don’t like that I’m fat, but I’m at a loss what to do about it. Oh, I know the usual advice. Eat less (and more healthily) and exercise more.… Continue Reading