Lighter Side (May 2020)

After teaching Pulling Taffy, I asked the class, “Is anyone confused?” From the back of the room, John, a spry 87-year-old laughed and said, “Yes! All my life!”

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Roland, who had knee problems for many years, was still having a bit of pain during some of the TCC movements. I looked at his stance, offered some tips on proper alignment and encouraged him during his home practice to find the “sweet spot” where his knee doesn’t hurt. The following week when I followed up if he’d found the sweet spot, he dryly replied, “Yeah, in my chair in front of the TV.”

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Before class, I was speaking with Joe who was concerned about the corona virus and that he had COPD. At the same time Ann bounced into class, smiling, and made an abrupt stop. She had a worried look on her face after she heard Joe say, “I have all the symptoms.” I immediately switched to damage control: “I believe he means he has all the risk factors.” Joe agreed and Ann resumed being her bouncy smiley self.