Author Archives: JoyceWalton

We just returned from Vancouver Canada, where we attended the Goju Ryu North American Seminar 2008. Three full days of Karate training with four master instructors from our style. Most importantly, Goshi Yamaguchi Saiko Shihan, the Grand Master for Goju … Continue reading →

Poor Cian – he may have had his worst day ever. It started with an earache. He had to go to the doctor and does have an ear infection. Ok- all good, we got the antibiotics and fine. Then this … Continue reading →

I have been working on-call and volunteering for a non-profit organization that provides services to the community from infancy to death. I have worked for them in the pre-schools and in the senior health and rehabilitation services for the activities … Continue reading →

Cian started practicing in Hawaii before we moved, and I had always said that would be my best way into Japanese language and culture. When we moved here we found Chieko sensei through the YMCA, and I began practicing with … Continue reading →

Hello All, Summer has finally arrived here! It took until the beginning of July for the sun to come out regularly, but it is finally here, it seems. Everyone changes when the sun comes out here. Smiles, happiness- it is … Continue reading →

We enjoyed our recent visit to Hawaii so much! The time seemed slow and relaxed. Just what we needed. The trip home was much the same. We arrived at the airport with plenty of time and the flight was uneventful. … Continue reading →

Hello Nacos friends. I am happy to say that I am visiting Hawaii right now after 6 months away and it is lovely. We are getting a bit of business done as well as having some fun in the sun. … Continue reading →