tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post116344417692333959..comments2024-01-29T13:44:58.835-08:00Comments on mad organica: My Luck with Luck, Women Warriors and an SPCDiz Riverahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04618954577639763316noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1164233429706914782006-11-22T14:10:00.000-08:002006-11-22T14:10:00.000-08:00Madness, I've been waiting to comment on this awes...Madness, I've been waiting to comment on this awesome post until I could give you this info. You and your girls might want to see this documentary, "Shadya," that's screening for free in LA, December 10 at 3 pm, at The Fine Arts Theater, 8556 Wilshire Blvd (1 block west of La Cienega). It will also air January 16 on PBS on Independent Lens.<BR/><BR/>It's about a 17-year-old girl who is Israel's karate champion. She's also a Muslim struggling to be true to her religious commitments while pursuing her dream in a male-dominated culture. It looks so great and I think Maya and Mina would really love the message.<BR/><BR/>If anyone else is interested, "Shadya" (and a bunch of others) is screening for free in certain cities across the country as part of ITVS' Community Cinema series. Check itvs.org. It's a really cool film series for documentary lovers.<BR/><BR/>Go Maya! Go Mina!Marigoldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652950080530484536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163978269047519312006-11-19T15:17:00.000-08:002006-11-19T15:17:00.000-08:00This made me cry too. Hooray for Maya! Hooray fo...This made me cry too. Hooray for Maya! Hooray for Master N! <BR/><BR/>Hooray for you because you deserve your beautiful girls.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671519873881939726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163782886469394492006-11-17T09:01:00.000-08:002006-11-17T09:01:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for the great comments. We're s...Thank you so much for the great comments. We're still on a high from it all . . .<BR/><BR/>WT - uh, keep out the checkbook, hahaha, 'cause, uh, I can see where this is all going. Next tournament? Florida in Feb. eesh. Anyone want to buy a bracelet?<BR/><BR/>L - I think dropping out around 12 & 13 is common for girls in ANY sport, unfortunately. We see it in TKD too. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again, everyone.Diz Riverahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04618954577639763316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163779317213484492006-11-17T08:01:00.000-08:002006-11-17T08:01:00.000-08:00I loved reading this post! I was giving my husband...I loved reading this post! I was giving my husband a play-by-play of it after, while we were walking the dogs :-) Me: "and then the other girl started doing head kicks but they're not supposed to do that yet but the judges allowed it, and . . . " haha. SO glad Maya had such a positive experience her first tournament back! As a competetive gymnast when I was younger, I saw a lot of girls drop out at that age (or more like 12, 13) so it's an important age to stay committed. Congrats!Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163565869386854812006-11-14T20:44:00.000-08:002006-11-14T20:44:00.000-08:00And Mad, please let your girls know that there is ...And Mad, please let your girls know that there is a huge village out here for them - I'm ready for the next Jr. Olympic trials...I'm just sayin'...if she wants, I'm there in checkbook and spirit.White Trasheratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042088512423099447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163555702889926182006-11-14T17:55:00.000-08:002006-11-14T17:55:00.000-08:00go! go! go!whew!damn...i have tears in my eyes as ...go! go! go!<BR/>whew!<BR/><BR/>damn...i have tears in my eyes as i feel your proudness, sister. <BR/>what a grrrrrrreat story! your girls kick butt just like their rawkin' mom!<BR/><BR/>sigh...Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18128785215358505300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163542606595619952006-11-14T14:16:00.000-08:002006-11-14T14:16:00.000-08:00love your blog. your stories are wonderfully inspi...love your blog. your stories are wonderfully inspiring and your girls kick butt. so sweet...Mrs. Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330950112689482080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163536116830991002006-11-14T12:28:00.000-08:002006-11-14T12:28:00.000-08:00Oh that is awesome. I got goosebumps too with you...Oh that is awesome. I got goosebumps too with your incredible storytelling. Way to go Maya! What a confidence -building experience that must be. Too cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163535264390899622006-11-14T12:14:00.000-08:002006-11-14T12:14:00.000-08:00Oh! Full circle and such an extra sweet joy after...Oh! Full circle and such an extra sweet joy after the whole atlanta thing. I must have gotten four waves of goosebumps during your telling.<BR/>Hooray hooray is right! :)LeShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980509507170565763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163527335448250342006-11-14T10:02:00.000-08:002006-11-14T10:02:00.000-08:00I was breathless in anticipation, and it all came ...I was breathless in anticipation, and it all came out in a big whooosh as I scrolled down to see the results.<BR/><BR/>Go Maya for your triumph. Go Mina, too, as she trains to bring home the gold, too. And especially, go MADNESS for your influence in your daughters' lives. It's a beautiful thing, what you're doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163525528645908942006-11-14T09:32:00.000-08:002006-11-14T09:32:00.000-08:00I'm crying over here, and it is SO not the hormone...I'm crying over here, and it is SO not the hormones. What a post. What a family!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316870863381452769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163516376751631972006-11-14T06:59:00.000-08:002006-11-14T06:59:00.000-08:00LOOK AT HER!!! That is AWESOME - I can't quit wit...LOOK AT HER!!! That is AWESOME - I can't quit with the ALL CAPS.White Trasheratihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042088512423099447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163493562342601162006-11-14T00:39:00.000-08:002006-11-14T00:39:00.000-08:00WHOOOP WHOOOOOP!GO MAYA, GET YOUR KICK ON! great p...WHOOOP WHOOOOOP!<BR/>GO MAYA, GET YOUR KICK ON! <BR/>great pix! great story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163487223968695962006-11-13T22:53:00.000-08:002006-11-13T22:53:00.000-08:00Damn woman, you make me cry every time you do this...Damn woman, you make me cry every time you do this whole girl power story line. Sheesh. I'm not sure whether to slap you or hug you. You're raising some fantastical daughters!<BR/><BR/>LaumeLaumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311615016374555526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163480995880275632006-11-13T21:09:00.000-08:002006-11-13T21:09:00.000-08:00oh my God,I felt like I was right there with you!!...oh my God,<BR/>I felt like I was right there with you!!!! I'm soooo thrilled for her, congratulations!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163464604814969482006-11-13T16:36:00.000-08:002006-11-13T16:36:00.000-08:00Congratulations! And very exciting story. You had ...Congratulations! And very exciting story. You had me on edge...deezeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829679415032937346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163452992885964382006-11-13T13:23:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:23:00.000-08:00Damnnit, now I'm all crying and shit. Damn hormone...Damnnit, now I'm all crying and shit. Damn hormones. GO MAYA!! These photos of her beaming proud spirit are beautiful and there is no better SPC than this glamour girl, truly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13292807.post-1163452622818438142006-11-13T13:17:00.000-08:002006-11-13T13:17:00.000-08:00Dude, I canNOT handle these TKD posts. They are so...Dude, I canNOT handle these TKD posts. They are so great that I end up weepy every time. Congratulations to Maya. She obviously deserves every bit of luck that comes at her.<BR/><BR/>So do you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com