Ms Kohler, Mr Taylor, Ms Taylor, and Ms Emma pose before Grand Champion competition at the Capital City Fall Open This has been a long time, over five months since I last posted. And again, I'm posting about the kiddos. Shocking. Okay, so quick recap: Willem and Lillian are both second degree black belts and … Continue reading JOURNAL ENTRY 092124-1811
Journal Entry 040824-2012
Ah, the spring Capital City Open Karate Tournaments. This year is a bit different with each kiddo working (Willem got off work at 10pm the night before and Lillian started at Carol's Cones). Both competed as Team Eclipse members of Plumer Karate America. As Willem is now 18, he competes in the men's black belt … Continue reading Journal Entry 040824-2012
Journal Entry 100923-0652
Bad Dad Joke Stats for the nerds: + Only hit snooze alarm 3x this morning, feet on floor at 529am + Current lbs: 312.7 (338.4 on 01.08.23) + 3801 pictures / 32.8Gb taken with Canon since 09.09.23 + Finished studying Acts 11, almost done with 12 + Village board meetings tomorrow from 530-1000pm (need to … Continue reading Journal Entry 100923-0652
Journal Entry 071923-2102
The Model T Club came through Pardeeville Wednesday afternoon and had over 200 travel through downtown, stopping at Kwik Trip and Carol's Cones. Online photo album is listed here: https://www.markdtaylor.com/2023-07-19_Model-T/ LINK OPENS IN NEW WINDOW
Journal Entry 070923-0855
Yesterday the Plumer Karate America Lodi had a demonstration at the Lodi Ag Fair. Videos are coming later today! Online photo album is listed here (opens in new tab): https://www.markdtaylor.com/2023-07-08___Lodi-Ag-Fair
Journal Entry 070423-1632
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
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 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