Rest in peace to Grandmaster Albert Cheeks, an elite taekwondo practitioner from D.C. who founded the Ki Whang Kim Traditional Martial Arts Association.
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Timber
A tree fell on my dad’s house at 2:30 in the morning on July 22, 2026. It destroyed my childhood bedroom and the debris narrowly missed him while he was in his bed. Continue reading “Timber”
A Turkey Vulture Celebrates July 4
July 4, 2026, I’m walking home and see a huge bird fly onto my neighbor’s roof, right near the American flag. It’s a turkey vulture, not an eagle, unfortunately, but it was still quite a moment.
Blue Belt
Nearly three years, 333 classes, 512 hours on the mat, countless tap-outs, one elbow injury, one legit confrontation, and now I’ve earned my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is way more difficult than Taekwondo. Thanks to my teachers, Doug and Roosevelt Barros.
Home Addition
Here’s my new sunroom, deck and shed. Continue reading “Home Addition”