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Re: greetings
Warrior
"One gieshi mas!"
May we learn together!
My study of Aikido began in 1974 at Los Ageles Aiki Kai, which was the first dojo on the mainland of the USA. It's program continues to be based on Sensei Tohie's (who later formed the Ki Society). I consider Saito Sensei as the best and had the privilegde of attending several semiars with him in person in LA.
At the present time, I live in rural Wisconsin. The nearest dojo is 90 miles (144 kilometers) from where I live, which prohibits my regular attendance. I 'KI' train regulaly by myself, as well as do Kata with sword and Jo.
The only time I get to work with a partner is on construction job sites when a young impetuous worker needs to be lovingly reminded that the "old man" is not to be discounted. It always gets their attention as well as respect. Jobs on which I work and/or superintend, do seem to run more harmoniously than most, while everone has more fun doing it. Sometimes it is necessary to speak in a language that they understand when none other is understood. No one ever fails to smile after our little 'conversations'.
It is amazing what can be accomplished, enjoyably, when egos are, lovingly and sensitively held in check.
I have not studied environmental science, but am interested in phyto remediation and try to incorperate it as often as possible. Storm water run-off control is common practice here now. Black water treatment is a focus of special interest to me. I would prefer to have a 'solar black water treatment green house' than the present septic system I now use. Let plants and bacteria transmute waste into new and clean life; vegetables, flowers and fish. If you have information about this I would be interested and indepted to hear about it.
Gratefully and supportively,
Manymoons
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