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Backwards

On July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 By CorwinIn Adventure, Because I Want To, BlogLeave a comment

That whole idea of progress...

There WAS a plan

On May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 By CorwinIn Adventure, Blog, Ruminations2 Comments

Sometimes plans have a way of taking on a life of their own. We just gotta hang on. Also, coffee.

And All of a Sudden…

On July 18, 2021July 18, 2021 By CorwinIn Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

It's July. Last year at this time we were limited to 8 people in the dojo, masks were everywhere and the tension was thick enough to cut with a knife. Last year I had just moved to Milwaukee and spent a fair amount of time bringing stuff to Ohio. Last year at about this time …

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6 (Years). 5 (Major Events). – pt. 1

On August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 By CorwinIn Adventure, Blog1 Comment

This is one of those posts that I'm not sure I should even write. There's been a lot of those as of late. In fact, if you were to dive into the drafts of KataNerd you would find 30 ideas just sitting in digital limbo. Some of them just a title and then meaningless splashes …

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Tornadoes and Kraken

On July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 By CorwinIn Because I Want To, Blog, Ruminations1 Comment

It's been a weird few months. Not to say it's been bad, quite the contrary, it's been great! I've learned so very much and had the support of wonderful people. But, it's also been a crazy type of stressful. And now, sitting in the debris from the whirlwind owlishly looking around, it leaves me in …

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This one thing I get STUCK on…

On October 27, 2019 By CorwinIn Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

Ever since college, there's been this idea that I've just been STUCK on, and this is my 12,825th attempt to express it.

Two cups of Americano Espresso on a white table

Try That Again…

On July 22, 2019 By CorwinIn Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

We all have the canned answers. Sometimes, they aren't quite good enough.

Flip the Coin: Sacrifice and Payoff

On April 16, 2019 By CorwinIn Because I Want To, Blog, RuminationsLeave a comment

There's a movie, The Razor's Edge that boils down to, essentially the statement living a good life is as hard as walking a razor's edge. Also, it shows Bill Murray in a different type of role. Think Meatballs but with philosophy and World War 1. It's a great film, and I only ever saw it …

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Sunset in Galway, Ireland

With Passion or Not at All

On January 24, 2018July 31, 2018 By CorwinIn Adventure, Because I Want To, Ka-Ra-Te, Ruminations1 Comment

Light the world on fire. Oh, and work really hard.

Driving into the Sunset

Authenticity of Self

On November 15, 2017 By CorwinIn Ka-Ra-Te, Ruminations2 Comments

Goals and the pursuit thereof.

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I met Grandmaster Likes when I was 11. Over the course of 23 years we traveled the world, competed at the highest levels, and he was my center Jude countless times - in tournaments where I excelled, and where I didn’t (he was always sure to let me know).
I don’t post much about wins or tournaments - but this one felt good. Thanks to everyone for all the love, high-fives and support throughout the weekend. You’re ALL the real MVP’s ❤️
Between injuries, Covid, work, and everything in-between it’s been hard to get the time to train. Or even WANT to train.
2022 was a YEAR - getting engaged, weddings, travel, graduations, promotions, and far more than I can possibly include in one post. To everyone that has been there for the late nights, early mornings, 2am airport runs, and on the mats all over the world. THANK YOU!
Obligatory travel selfie
2 years down, at least 2 more to go 🙃
Not bad for the first time back on the mats - thanks to everyone who cheered, shouted, and generally made the weekend amazing!
It’s your birthday! So, basically the best day of the year! Make sure to give @bitchypritchie lots of love today, 31 has never looked so good!
Summer daaaaaazze
That’s a wrap on AWP22! To all the amazing and quirky humans who talked, hung out, and generally made the conference the awesome thing it was, thank you!
I got these chucks when I was 11. For the last 22 years they’ve taught me object lessons in physics and force multipliers. I’ve competed with them, bled on them, and taught hundreds with them.
Harry Potter and Blankets
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