Off the Mat

Kickass Women Inspiration Board

This is sent with love to all my fellow women and mothers out there. In my previous ‘Inspiration Board’ post I received some comments...

May 2, 2022

This time we'll explore the ways we style our Gi.

Feb 28, 2022

With a mild TP PTSD and a severe DL anxiety (that would be toilet paper and distance learning), wishing us all that 2022 will NOT be 2020...

Dec 31, 2021

Born November 12, 2018, Mel is three years old today! I first created Mel as an outlet for my frustrations and sarcasm, as neither had...

Nov 12, 2021

What’s your style?

Sep 27, 2021

Full disclosure, I’m in Aikido for the Hakama! Just got my 2nd COVID vaccine shot and I’m starting to think about going back on the mat....

May 17, 2021

It seems like soon I’ll be able to go back on the mat. Lately I’ve been thinking about all sorts of things I’ve managed to forget in the...

Apr 19, 2021

Feb 11, 2021

Yet another toilet paper shortage around here… While items like flour, rice, pasta, masks, alcohol wipes, hand sanitizers and a few more...

Dec 31, 2020