Matt Stone
@mattstone9.bsky.social
He/Him
Veteran, Martial Artist, Gamer, Foodie
"Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours." --- Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Veteran, Martial Artist, Gamer, Foodie
"Live not as though there were a thousand years ahead of you. Fate is at your elbow; make yourself good while life and power are still yours." --- Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus
Take a breath. Find some space, clear your head. Do something for yourself. The world is a big place. There are plenty of things that demand your attention. You'll get to them. For a moment, do something for yourself.
February 8, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Take a breath. Find some space, clear your head. Do something for yourself. The world is a big place. There are plenty of things that demand your attention. You'll get to them. For a moment, do something for yourself.
There's a lot going on. Find some time, find something you love doing, and do it. Find some peace in the storm. That doesn't mean ignore what's going on in the world around you... but you don't need to allow events to control you.
February 3, 2025 at 8:57 PM
There's a lot going on. Find some time, find something you love doing, and do it. Find some peace in the storm. That doesn't mean ignore what's going on in the world around you... but you don't need to allow events to control you.
It's Wednesday. Focus on something positive. There's a lot going on, it's easy to lose hope. People are good. People care about you, and nothing (good or bad) lasts forever. We'll get through this together.
January 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's Wednesday. Focus on something positive. There's a lot going on, it's easy to lose hope. People are good. People care about you, and nothing (good or bad) lasts forever. We'll get through this together.
As a "liberal", I am always well entertained when reactionary, inflammatory "conservatives" assume I'm neither trained nor prepared for violence, as if my opinions prohibit my capacity for self-defense or defense of others.
You may test that assumption at your earliest convenience.
You may test that assumption at your earliest convenience.
January 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
As a "liberal", I am always well entertained when reactionary, inflammatory "conservatives" assume I'm neither trained nor prepared for violence, as if my opinions prohibit my capacity for self-defense or defense of others.
You may test that assumption at your earliest convenience.
You may test that assumption at your earliest convenience.
The Crow asked the Parrot, "Why are you in a cage?"
The Parrot replied, "Because I speak."
The Parrot replied, "Because I speak."
January 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The Crow asked the Parrot, "Why are you in a cage?"
The Parrot replied, "Because I speak."
The Parrot replied, "Because I speak."
Everyone should practice martial arts for at least six months in their life. I've been training for 40 years... it will alter how you look at life, how you see yourself, and how you relate to people around you.
If you're over 35, train in a legitimate form of Taijiquan. Thank me later.
If you're over 35, train in a legitimate form of Taijiquan. Thank me later.
January 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Everyone should practice martial arts for at least six months in their life. I've been training for 40 years... it will alter how you look at life, how you see yourself, and how you relate to people around you.
If you're over 35, train in a legitimate form of Taijiquan. Thank me later.
If you're over 35, train in a legitimate form of Taijiquan. Thank me later.
Kindness is not weakness.
To be genuinely kind, you absolutely must be genuinely strong because you are going to confront disrespect, rudeness, outrage, anger... all things that will instigate unkind responses if you aren't strong enough to resist them.
Kindness is not weakness. It is strength.
To be genuinely kind, you absolutely must be genuinely strong because you are going to confront disrespect, rudeness, outrage, anger... all things that will instigate unkind responses if you aren't strong enough to resist them.
Kindness is not weakness. It is strength.
January 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Kindness is not weakness.
To be genuinely kind, you absolutely must be genuinely strong because you are going to confront disrespect, rudeness, outrage, anger... all things that will instigate unkind responses if you aren't strong enough to resist them.
Kindness is not weakness. It is strength.
To be genuinely kind, you absolutely must be genuinely strong because you are going to confront disrespect, rudeness, outrage, anger... all things that will instigate unkind responses if you aren't strong enough to resist them.
Kindness is not weakness. It is strength.
As "primitive" as these models were, there will likely never be as iconic, as emotionally inspiring, a collection as the venerable RTB01:
January 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
As "primitive" as these models were, there will likely never be as iconic, as emotionally inspiring, a collection as the venerable RTB01:
I started training in martial arts in 1985. The real turning point was when I met my final teacher, Shifu John Scott. Nearly 10 years later, and I have no regrets making the commitment to his lineage.
January 8, 2025 at 11:17 PM
I started training in martial arts in 1985. The real turning point was when I met my final teacher, Shifu John Scott. Nearly 10 years later, and I have no regrets making the commitment to his lineage.
My first introduction to tabletop wargaming, and one of my fondest memories. Still have them, too!
January 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
My first introduction to tabletop wargaming, and one of my fondest memories. Still have them, too!