ShiBashi

This is from Wayne Chenault, Qigong teacher at the Donkey Mill Arts Center

18 Form Tai Chi Qigong  (ShiBashi)

1.      Awakening Qi, Draw Energy from the Earth

2.      Open Your Heart, Embrace Nature

3.      Paint a Rainbow in the Sky

4.      Separate the Clouds

5.      Clouds Rolling in the Wind

6.      Row the Boat to the Center of the Peaceful Lake

7.      Water Transmutes to Vapour, Floating to the Sun

8.      Turn to Gaze at the Crescent Moon

9.      Repel the Fiery Dragon

10.                         Passing of the Clouds like Time

11.                         Scoop the Sea, Sky within  Reach

12.                         Play with the Waves Forever

13.                         Pigeon Opens its Wings

14.                         Warrior Charges Fists

15.                         White Crane in Flight

16.                         Wind Spinning the Wheel of Seasons

17.                         Playful Feeling with the Ball of Qi

18.                         Returning the Qi to Earth in Harmony

The three exercises, 11 through 13, begin on the left side and are then repeated, in sequence, on the right side

My Garden of Weedin’

I loved this editorial which I am quoting from Karen Anderson, editor of “At Home in West Hawaii” Published in West Hawaii Today newspaper, August, 2011

My Garden of Weedin’

This year, I’m trying a new strategy for my lawn.  I’m planting the weeds first, in hopes that the grass will take over.

Not to brag, but my yard looks like a picture postcard – from the Sahara Desert, that is.  Truth be told, the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but so is the water bill.  Seems like the only way to ensure rain is to give the yard a good soaking.

Actually, I’ve never had what you’d call a green thumb.  For instance, I have a rock garden, and last week four of them died.  My luck with flowering plants isn’t much better.  For me, “annual” means disappointment once a year.  The good news is, at least my dried floral arrangements are still flourishing.

If only I could grow green stuff in my garden like I can in my refrigerator.  I even worked over-thyme in my herb garden, but nothing’s cumin up.  I am happy to report, however, that my Elvis Chia Pet produced a thick head of clover this season.

You’d think that living in Hawaii; I’d have a better chance of becoming a successful gardener, but no.  One thing I can say, my crab spider nursery is absolutely thriving.

Sadly, my vegetables seem a little lazy these days – they’re all lying around in their beds.  Plus, they’re not nearly as nice as the pictures on the seed packets.  Turns out, the pictures were shot with professional vegetables.

On a brighter note, I’m now researching the possibility of growing citrus.  I think I’ll do well because I have experience picking lemons.  Just look at my car.