Avery JenkinsA Scythe of Her OwnTanya Ito dropped her go bag next to the woman. She was lying on the ground on her side, a broken branch protruding from her right abdomen…Sep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
Avery Jenkins5 Questions you want to ask about my first novel (and their answers)I recently finished my first novel, a part-time return to the career as a journalist and writer I left nearly 30 years ago. The past eight…Feb 24, 2019Feb 24, 2019
Avery JenkinsIf you laugh at this language, you’re wrong.Over the years, I’ve borne willingly the laughter of many people over my interest in Esperanto. Usually it is some variation of “Who…Jan 16, 20192Jan 16, 20192
Avery JenkinsDon’t win; change the game.Yesterday I taught aikido class, and I found myself using language not frequently heard in a martial arts studio. As I was teaching the…Jan 11, 2019Jan 11, 2019
Avery JenkinsinWalking the Wise Warrior PathThe teachings of Hawk and Butterfly.All in all, it was a difficult week, from the remarkably painful Kavanaugh hearings to my participation in many discussions on the issues…Oct 1, 2018Oct 1, 2018
Avery JenkinsinWalking the Wise Warrior PathSecond ChancesFall is sneaking in the back door again. The window opened yesterday in the heat of the day is now letting in a decidedly cool breeze…Sep 9, 2018Sep 9, 2018
Avery JenkinsinWalking the Wise Warrior PathStill Life With DojoI taught class today. In the stillness of the morning before students arrived, I took a picture of Sensei’s brag wall. She started this…Aug 25, 2018Aug 25, 2018
Avery JenkinsinWalking the Wise Warrior PathWhen to paddle a canoe backwards and other useful knowledgeI knew as I plopped the Sara J., our 14-foot kevlar canoe, on the sand of Town Beach that I might be getting in a little deep. The wind…Jul 22, 2018Jul 22, 2018
Avery JenkinsinWalking the Wise Warrior PathI have a question for you.I have a question for you, my good friend, actually several: Just how good of an American are you? Are you successful enough? Tall enough…Jul 13, 2018Jul 13, 2018
Avery JenkinsinWalking the Wise Warrior PathSpeaking to the SagesAt times of great turmoil, when my emotions are running high and my passions difficult to constrain, I will seek the wisdom of the great…Jun 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018