I’m back!!! And, I think, I’m here to stay — regaling you with tales of my training misadventures and my growth in this art.

Thus far, my life has been frantic and I hope that the New Year has brought as welcome a relief for everyone as it has for me. I had an especially rough year in '97, which led to the absence of the newsletter, my missing tons of training and a certain apathy on my part to get back on my feet.

Now, the dust is settling and life seems to be getting back in order. Look for constant updates and improvements to this newsletter and web-site. The rough state that this site is currently in is no indication of what is planned for the future. So, please forgive me during this “construction period.”

Enough said. Let’s train.

That way, I’ll have even more to tell you about. Until next month.

Liz maryland is the editor of this newsletter. She’s glad to be back spreading knowledge around the world. An instructor at Hô Shin Dojo, in New York City, she still indulges in her love for picked ginger and Black & Tans (made with Guinness of course!) She also would like to thank her WebMaster, Adam Nelson for making this site possible. E-mail Liz at:ashidome@usa.net.