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Grateful for the past weeks in spent the presence of a like-minded individual.

Grateful for another year of blessings in this life. Happy Thanksgiving.

Grateful to know some truly authentic people through this thing we call martial arts.

Grateful to be able to doubt a recent decision about which I thought my mind was made up.

Grateful to have completed a major step in a long process.

Crateful for metaphorical war buddies. I write that only as an analogy; I have never served and have great respect for those who do and have.

Grateful for having taken care of something I have been neglecting.

C-GD,

If attendance is not possible, is there a way to make a small donation to the cause? If so, (and it's okay with Guro Crafty) please post the info. on this thread.

Grateful for a good family day.

Grateful to have jumped into something I probably should have not waited to start.

Grateful for a new plan regarding a certain path.

Grateful for a silly dress-up week at work; levity is a good thing.

I know, I know...not another product. I was turned on to this system of stitching by a martial arts friend who stays in excellent shape, and who wanted to continue in the martial arts after a major knee surgery. The book is fascinating, and it addresses the issues/concerns raised above.

http://www.amazon.com/Genius-Flexibility-Smart-Stretch-Strengthen/dp/0743270878

Grateful for forward movement.

Grateful that an opportunity that seemed lost may have just been stalled.

My kids (ages one and three) have been sick with what looked like runny noses for a few days now, and yesterday my sister-in-law went to urgent care and was diagnosed with strep throat. My sister-in-law watched my kids for a few hours on Friday.

I absolutely hate this, but I think it would be very irresponsible for me to come to the Gathering today, and possibly spread strep. I know the universe will keep on working without my attendance, but I must apologize to the five folks with whom I agreed to fight.

Best of luck to everyone today. Sorry I can't be there, and I will aim to see you all in the spring.

Grateful to have that feeling that the tribe is descending on SoCal as a great day of fighting and growth approaches.

Grateful for something approaching a plan.

Just an extended commercial for KT3:

Guro Inosanto thinks so highly of Kenny Johnson, that Coach Kenny was the guest instructor for the Tuesday night JKD III class which took place during the most recent Inosanto Instructor's Conference at the beginning of August. Guro I. stressed how much he wanted all of the visiting instructors to attend that evening session to take in Coach Kenny's expertise and laid back (and really accessible) teaching style and personality. The link below has some photos from that night:

http://inosanto.com/?p=1714

Guro Davies name was known to me, even though I never met the man. He had a good reputation. RIP.

Grateful to have cleaned out a small storage area in my home and discovered some (very) old writing and photos.

Grateful for the day.

Grateful for a great staff orientation day at the high school at which I teach.

Grateful for a summer that all in all was pretty great.

Grateful for another forward step.