Alex Leavens

Measuring time by the passing of old friends. I posted this shortly after his memorial, but took it down almost immediately after because it was inadequate. It still is. Alex was a talented Aikidoist and I had the privilege of being his sempai, training partner, and teacher. His Aikido had precision and power. He leftContinue reading “Alex Leavens”

Sir Sean Connery

Sean Connery died aged 90 – a cantankerous enough age for a Scott – and another reason to put 2020 behind us. His obituaries are built around his filmography and focus on his portrayal of James Bond because he defined the role (how Sean Connery became Bond). I contend Sir Connery’s best roles are hisContinue reading “Sir Sean Connery”