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Just some thoughts on the Novel Corona Virus

By petra March 13, 2020 0 Uncategorized

one of the reasons that this is going on in Italy is because they thought it was the flu, treated it as such and thought the virus would behave like the flu. There is a reason this thing is called “novel” corana Virus / Covid 19, because it is novel. The flu has been around for more than 100 years, […]

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More Suicides by trauma survivors

By petra March 26, 2019 March 26, 2019 0 Uncategorized

In the past week, we have learned that two students from Majory Douglas Highschool and a father of a Sandy Hook student have died by suicide. All three suffered some major trauma secondary to mass shootings at school, that they were either a witness of or a survivor of a premature child’s death. I don’t know what all contributed to […]

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Are your children being used for marketing purposes and are you aware to the potential extent of such marketing efforts?

By petra March 16, 2019 March 16, 2019 1 Uncategorized

Are your children being used for marketing purposes and are you aware to the potential extent of such marketing efforts? Here is what happened the other day on facebook, I was strolling through my timeline and a “suggested page” came, specifically, an outfit called Martial Arts Success Team.  As they are obviously seeking exposure to get more business themselves, I […]

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What is integrity and why is it important for role modeling to achieve transformational changes?

By petra March 14, 2019 March 14, 2019 0 Uncategorized

Given the recent university admission scandal, I had to think of the virtue / value of integrity again, especially when adults or those in any leadership position should role model behaviors that correspond to values that bring about good changes in others through transformational leadership. The above mentioned scandal in my opinion lacks integrity (along many other virtues), as integrity […]

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Just some self-care tips in these busy and hectic times

By petra March 14, 2019 0 Uncategorized

The following is an adaptation from “7 spiritual tips to maintain your sanity …” by Rabbi Jill Zimmerman Let’s face it, right now, everything seems to be moving at a rather fast pace, much faster than things seemed to have moved in the past. The news these days can feel overwhelming and many are trying to figure out what the […]

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When I teach Taekwondo …

By petra February 2, 2017 0 Health and Wellbeing, Taekwondo

TAEKWONDO – Take it into your life! When I teach Taekwondo, I do so much more than teaching how to kick and punch This blog is about my own experiences as a black belt Taekwondo student, which are grounded in practice and research and other sources about Taekwondo. I hope this blog is a good read for Taekwondo students (past, […]

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TAEKWONDO – Take it into your life! When I teach Taekwondo, I do so much more than teaching how to kick and punch

By petra November 1, 2016 0 Uncategorized

This blog is about my own experiences as a black belt Taekwondo student, which are grounded in practice and research and other sources about Taekwondo. I hope this blog is a good read for Taekwondo students (past, present and future), because I believe that students under the guidance of good instructors will not only learn the art, but will also […]

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TAEKWONDO – Take it into your life! Stepping into the dojang and out of your comfort zone

By petra May 18, 2016 0 Uncategorized

This blog is about my own experiences as a black belt Taekwondo student, which are grounded in practice and research and other sources about Taekwondo. I hope this blog is a good read for Taekwondo students (past, present and future), because I believe that students under the guidance of good instructors will not only learn the art, but will also […]

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White Fish with mustard sauce, green salad and oven fries

By petra May 9, 2016 0 Food, Health and Wellbeing, Healthy Living, Issues of Interest

A really nice and very easy and healthy recipe to make.   For the fish you need: a white fish (hake, cod, bass, etc.) Spice with salt and pepper and sauté in butter until it starts to “flake.” For the sauce you need: 1 cup of water, dijon mustard, wondra or flour to thicken the sauce, salt, and dill. For […]

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Some useful tips on how to deal with a loved one who has dementia

By petra April 21, 2016 0 Uncategorized

Dementia is on the rise and many of us will most likely at some point have a loved one in our lives who is living with this condition.  This article is from the perspective of a caregiver in dementia care.  Just some simple ideas, that might fill life with more pleasure.   http://www.nextavenue.org/16-things-i-would-want-if-i-got-dementia/

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