Monthly Archives: July 2012

Juggling: Ant-like Progress

Posted on 2012, July 25 by D. J. Carmen

It felt good to pull out the juggling balls today. Walking out to lunch, I was getting six catches with a surprising level of consistency. After lunch, it was more like 5. Well… There was a warm-up period for each … Continue reading →

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Fresh Hoops

Posted on 2012, July 25 by D. J. Carmen

Not too long ago, a friend of mine from my college days pops up on Facebook with her latest venture, hooping! Turns out that she not only hoops, but she makes & sells hoops and teaches hooping. Well she finally … Continue reading →

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Reverse flick.

Posted on 2012, July 24 by D. J. Carmen

Today’s practice was all about throwing my cane up in the air and catching it. The throwing is so easy. Making sure it lands where you want it to, not so much. I’ve been practicing it on-and-off since last week. … Continue reading →

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Heard over the weekend

Posted on 2012, July 17 by D. J. Carmen

There was a point when I spun fire sword last weekend. I heard someone in the audience commenting to his friend that it was clear that I had martial arts experience. I had to smile. I don’t think I know … Continue reading →

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Back in action

Posted on 2012, July 16 by D. J. Carmen

Phew. The broken toe put me out of commission for a few weeks, but I’m finally starting to feel like my old self again. Well… With a private festival last weekend and a baby renaissance fair a couple of weekends before … Continue reading →

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