Category: Arts

Dogtown Redemption

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Dogtown Redemption

I can’t promise that I won’t mention this important film again. The reason – everyone needs to watch it. The Independent Film version of Dogtown Redemption can be streamed until August 15th here. Even better, you can purchase a copy of the full version here . It will change your outlook about recycling, the homeless and addiction. Okay, so I may be a bit biased since one of the characters happens to be my homeless son (more about that if you scroll down to my previous posts).

My son had the courage to share his life in the hope of making the world a better place. I am building courage to publish my memoir with the same hope. Sometimes we learn our greatest lessons from our children.

Watch the film. Host a screening. Share the story. Make a difference!

Brown Belt

Brown Belt
Brown Belt

Mister J (he’s getting too big to call Little J) has been working toward a black belt in mixed martial arts for several years. Tonight’s promotion included demonstrating the sticks and some Jujitsu. His progress is amazing and we are pleased to watch his skills grow.

For reference here’s the rankings: White Beginner – Lack of knowledge; Yellow Seed beginning to sprout; Orange Sprout is blossoming into a plant; Green Plant beginning to grow; Blue Reaching for the sky; Purple The sky deepens with knowledge; Red Danger – Lack of control; Brown One more mountain to climb; Black Serious student

Best of all are the tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control, Indomitable Spirit, Victory!

There you go. Mister J is well on his way up the mountain!