January Days

Winter storms have arrived on the West Coast. It has rained nearly 5 inches in the last 10 days. Snow levels are down to 2,500 feet in the local mountains. Streams and creeks are all running again in the Valley.

Power outages were quite widespread in Northern California. We did not have electricity at our home for four days.

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”
- John Boswell

I've been doing more weight training indoors in the gym.

I subscribe to the DISH sattelite HD television package. One HD channel features Kung Fu films. Lately, I have watched five of the "Zatoichi" films, starring Shintaro Katsu. 25 Zatoichi films were made between 1962-1973, and the character was also featured in a TV series in Japan. Zatoichi is a blind man, a massuese, and a gambler with a shady past; but a kindhearted and brave fellow who defends the poor against thugs and corrupt government officials in the late Edo Period. He is an undefeated master swordsman.