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I’ve been under the weather for about three days now, or today is the third day. I have a tendency to get sick if I’m under enough stress for awhile. So, no big surprise. Still irritating, though.
So, not much progress on the book. I’ve seen a lot of the couch and watched more television than normal. Way more. Trinity is finally old enough that some episodes of CSI are okay for her. I’m having to preview them, because some I haven’t seen in awhile, but once approved, then it’s on. So, I’ve gotten to have a marathon of CSI, which was cool. But we’ve also watched Dirty Jobs, while Jon Tivo-ed the shows to DVD, and Human Weapon. Human Weapon is a new show on the History Channel. Our two hosts, Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, go around the world to explore different martial arts. They show the history of the fighting styles, then they train in the fighting styles. The climax of the show each week is that one of them fights a champion of that particular martial art. Always fun to watch someone get their butt kicked. Though, both Bill and Jason have been doing pretty, darn well. Frankly, there have been a few times when we’ve all been worried for their safety. So far, one broken finger and one split open toe and too many bruises to count. It’s a very fun show.
It’s hit Karate and Judo, but it’s also done Muay Thai, Eskrima, Savate, Pankration, and Krav Maga, so far. Don’t know the last five styles? Watch the show. But a hint, Muy-thai is best known from the movie KICKBOXER. Eskrima is from the Philippines, nice stick work. Savate proves that the French are known for a lot more than just gourmet food and fashion. Pankration is the original mixed martial art, as in the ancient Greeks and Spartans did this one. Very cool. Krav Maga reminds us once again why the Israeli special forces are so intimidating. It’s going back through it’s run now, so catch them while you can. If enough of us watch it, maybe we’ll get to see more. So tell your friends, tell your relatives, the show is safe for the whole family and cool enough for every age group I know. Okay, if your kid is under three it may be too violent. Maybe under five, depending on your kid. And we’re trusting that you are all good enough parents to explain to the kiddies that none of this should be done without lessons and trainers. Let’s all play safe out there.