I directed some epee bouts today. It's been a while since I last directed epee, so I printed out the notes I'd created last summer and spent part of last week reviewing the rules for the exam. I do not think epee is EASIER than foil or sabre to referee; I think it's merely DIFFERENT. I am tired and do not anticipate an opportunity to rest before Richmond. Tomorrow, after work, my sister and I need to visit a nursing home we're considering for Mother. Afterwards, ...
Snow was on the ground when I got up this morning, and it began to rain soon after, so I thought twice about driving up to Medeo, but decided what with my new tires I would be all right if I took it easy on the ramps and drove the speed limit or below. When I got there, Mike Kolodner had just been injured--he took a tip to the knuckle and though the glove wasn't pierced his finger was, and apparently he bled a good bit (he said he filled his cupped hand and then some). The club called ...
The experiment I started a few days ago of eschewing my nightly glass of wine is complete. I can see a clear difference in how I feel and my level of focus and energy at the tournament. I can see now that the nightly glass of wine had be come a crutch, helping me to get to sleep, and a habit, not of the good variety. I have decided to stop - cold turkey. That's not to say I will never have alcohol - I will - I just am not going to give in to that urge that hits me around 9 PM each day for that ...
Well, I spent the afternoon being pummeled by 14 and 15 year olds. Man they have gotten good. I also fenced one of the coaches, he is on the UCSD team and was All American last season. The best I have ever done against him is losing 15-7 at a tournament, which was a very good bout for me. Afterwards he told me I was “Looking like a fencer” and moving well, keeping good distance, etc. I told him not to hold back during the bout and I lost 15-4. He is also like greased lightning. He ...
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