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Devin Hogg (he/him)
@devindhogg.bsky.social
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Chen style taijiquan practitioner and writer.
Values embodiment, intersectionality, and spirituality. Christian and neurodiverse. Lives in Guelph, Ontario with my cat Salem.
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In honour of Curling Day in Canada, I've shared why I love both tai chi and curling, and some areas of overlap which may surprise you!
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Tai Chi And Curling: Why I Love Both
I began curling at the age of 10 and maintained my curling practice every winter through the age of 17. I played an additional half-season in my early twenties-unfortunately financial cost combined…
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January 31, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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My second book review for Baker Publishing Group is live now! Give it a read:
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Book Review: The Four Keys to Mental Health by Steve Larson
Larson, Steve. The Four Keys to Mental Health: How to Feel Better, Think Clearly, and Enjoy Life Again. Chosen, 2026. Overall Impression: An accessible read with some good insights that should be a…
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January 31, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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An important reminder for anyone concerned with digital literacy and ethics.
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Viral ’2016′ social media trend a gold mine for AI firms, experts say
If you jumped on the recent social media trend of posting photos or videos of memories from 2016, experts say artificial intelligence likely thanks you.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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I've started volunteering as a reviewer for Baker Publishing Group Nonfiction! Here's my first review on a book being released this Tuesday!
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Book Review: 30 Key Moments in the History of Christianity by Mark Graham
Graham, Mark. 30 Key Moments in the History of Christianity: Inspiring True Stories from the Early Church Around the World. Baker, 2026. An informative and accessible read. Graham highlights 30 mom…
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January 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Since we're in the depths of a very cold winter in Ontario, I was inspired to write up some tips for winter tai chi practice, which I really started doing over the past 5 years or so.
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Tai Chi in Winter: Tips for Practice
I have previously written on practicing tai chi in winter and why I love it. Today, I want to take a slightly different tack and share some tips for winter practice as someone who regularly practic…
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January 25, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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New blog post! Partly inspired by a recent Instagram post by Joash Thomas
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On Crisis and Authority: With Romans 13, Chen style Tai Chi, PM Carney, and ICE
I recently saw an Instagram post by Reverend Joash Thomas on Romans 13 and ICE which served as an inspiration and catalyst to share some reflections of my own. You can view that original post here.…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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I've joined the Substack bandwagon!
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January 17, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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New blog post on tai chi demos:
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Why I Love Tai Chi Demos (Of A Certain Type)
I’ve had the opportunity recently to offer tai chi demonstrations, and I am preparing for an upcoming demo. The benefits and drawbacks of tai chi demonstrations are often debated so I want to…
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January 15, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Person you forgot was Ontario Liberal Party leader no longer Ontario Liberal Party leader
January 14, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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I'm participating in the CHMA Push-Up Challenge this February! Please check out my page and donate if possible!
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<abbr class=EN-element>I am taking on The Push-Up Challenge to raise funds for mental health. Funds raised will help CMHA support mental illness recovery and foster positive mental health outcomes in ...
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January 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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New blog post live now!
Addresses the AI-generated advertisements for weight loss through tai chi; uses my experience as a taijiquan practitioner, digital communications professional, and Master's of Theological Studies.
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Diet Culture and AI Meet Tai Chi
My social media accounts, and those of people I know, have recently seen an increase in AI-generated ads for tai chi. This is widespread enough that Yang’s Martial Arts Association recently p…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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We look at TPUSA's AmFest 2025 through the lens of the white, Christian Nationalist identity politics on display.

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Brief: Nicki Minaj Goes MAGA — Conspirituality
Turning Point USA's AmFest 2025 saw a record number of attendees pour into Phoenix last weekend to watch a host of MAGA and MAHA luminaries proclaim they're raging against the Deep State—even though t...
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December 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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I am 56% through Star Wars: Lost Stars by Claudia Gray and I don't think I've ever felt yearning in a book like this.
December 28, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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You think maybe this is a biggie as far as solar storms go? You'd be right. It is! One of the five biggest of the current solar cycle, SC25. In terms of rate of energy dissipation though it isn't up to the May 10-11 event of 2024. That was a G5-level storm. Stay tuned for tomorrow.
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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I've just uploaded a new blog post! Inspired by viewing a recent documentary, "The Power of Chi," narrated by Morgan Freeman, I've weighed in with some thoughts on chi in general and tai chi in particular. Give it a read and let me know your thoughts!
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Clarifying Chi-Inspired by “The Power of Chi” with Morgan Freeman
Recently a documentary was released on Prime Video called The Power of Chi narrated by Morgan Freeman. The documentary heavily featured Yang style tai chi instructor Adam Mizner and featured compet…
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November 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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An excellent analysis on some of the online discourse around Taylor Swift's latest album. Highlight some patterns of thinking and conversing to be both aware and cautious of.
Brief: Taylor Swift Goes MAGA?
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November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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A mysterious-looking spiral moved across the evening sky in parts of Canada and the U.S., grabbing a lot of people’s attention in the process. https://ow.ly/QIYc50XnrEI
Did you see it? Spiral lights up night sky in Canada & U.S. - The Weather Network
These sightings may become more common in the years ahead.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Look up! You may see the aurora borealis dancing across the sky above on Thursday night.
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Northern Lights forecast to shine over Canada Thursday night - The Weather Network
Look up! You may see the Aurora Borealis dancing across the sky above!
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November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Says a lot about Ford's priorities that his government rushes to pass a bill ending ASE after 20 members of his cabinet get dinged but hasn't done anything in 7 years to properly fund social services like ODSP and Ontario Works so that the most vulnerable members of society can actually live.
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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The annual World Religions Conference hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at is coming up November 23. I've attended this event several times over the past 15 years or so, and it's a treat every time. The theme this year, Combatting Hate, is more important than ever.
October 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Love this! Very relatable to my experience.
Dyspraxia Lived Experiences Panel
YouTube video by Dyspraxia Magazine
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October 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Every second, the Sun ejects 1.5 million tons of material into space at hundreds of miles per second, but Earth's magnetic field protects it from the solar wind.

Credit: NASA Goddard
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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It's Dyspraxia Awareness Week in the UK. I share some reflections on how my taijiquan experience has impacted me as a person with dyspraxia.
Give it a read and let me know what you think: devindhoggblog.ca/2025/10/11/t...
Tai Chi And Dyspraxia
This week marks Dyspraxia Awareness Week in the UK. To mark the occasion, I will share some of my experience as someone with dyspraxia and the ways in which taijiquan has impacted that experience. …
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October 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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When we say “No Kings” this should include the nasty billionaires who use their money to control all media and the government.
October 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Drawing on my experience as both a theologian and martial artist, I (hopefully humbly) offer some thoughts on the recent explosion of discourse in response to death by shooting of Charlie Kirk in the US & various questions and responses to violence:
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On Violence, Faith, and Justice: Responses to the Charlie Kirk Incident
Earlier this week, a man by the name of Charlie Kirk was killed by a single gunshot during one of his infamous speaking events at a university in Utah. Online discourse reacting to the incident has…
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September 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM