Happy Independence Day to all Americans out there. This wonderfully unique town is a great town with a hour long parade over these last few years for the 4th of July. It's awesome to see how many people turn out. I've hung out at the corner of W Chestnut and Main Street in downtown Pardeeville … Continue reading Journal Entry 070423-1632
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Journal Entry 062123-1420
Did you know that June is Men's Mental Health Month? Yeah. No one else does either. Speaking of which, I took today off to get my brain aligned again. It's been a difficult few weeks. So let's backtrack. I've not been feeling very well lately. I'm not sure how to explain it. Yes, it's physical. … Continue reading Journal Entry 062123-1420
Journal Entry 060323-1855
Earlier today, the Portage school for Plumer Karate America participated in the Canal Days Parade in downtown Portage, WI. https://www.markdtaylor.com/2023-06-03_Canal-Days-Parade/** Album opens in new window .|. 20 images **
Journal Entry 050623-2023
Today, Plumer Karate America had it's Spring Black Belt Graduation at Lodi's Performing Arts Center in Lodi, WI. Willem and Lillian participated in the opening with Team Eclipse, and also performed in the 'Varsity' group with Mr Lund and Ms Kohler. This spring's graduation class is The Biese Brothers --- Logan, Trevor, and Dylan Biese … Continue reading Journal Entry 050623-2023
Journal Entry 040723-1849
What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear. So, I've been lacking on my journal entries lately. I typically use this on my site to update family, show off our awesome kids, and other things going on. I'm going to start with the most recent and then stumble backwards for a … Continue reading Journal Entry 040723-1849
Capital City Spring Open
Journal Entry 040323-1534 | Photos and videos from April 2, 2023 Yesterday was insane. Started off like any other day when it's tournament day. Run to Lodi around 7am, get checked in, man my post at the door, bolt the minute I hear the kiddos competing, curse under my breath when they are competing in … Continue reading Capital City Spring Open
Bill Superfoot Wallace
It's not every day you have a living legend like Bill Superfoot Wallace sing you happy birthday, kick you in the butt (literally), and at the end of the seminar - have everyone sing you happy birthday. Oh, and call me a long haired hippy. Just warming up... Full online album of 707 raw low … Continue reading Bill Superfoot Wallace
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Journal Entry 101422-0828
It's been a long week. And I'm behind cleaning up and exporting the videos from this past weekend's black belt graduation at Plumer Karate America. There are pictures coming (706 whittled down to 124!). And to keep some of you at bay for a little bit - here's two videos. The Team Eclipse opening (I … Continue reading Journal Entry 101422-0828
Journal Entry 100822-0945
Two years ago (on Oct 11), our kiddos became black belts. But in a weird COVID way - in masks and without a graduation ceremony. It was a private thing because of all the regulations and "safety". Hindsight and everything - anyway - moving on! Today (Oct 8), a new group of black belts entire … Continue reading Journal Entry 100822-0945