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2022, Halfway Through (I)

This is the long-form, more image-driven, less literary version of the semi-annual update to my “life stakeholders.”

Jul 5, 2022

2022, Halfway Through (I)

Jul 5, 2022

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One Purple Belt’s Perspective, Five Years Later

My annual jiu-jitsu anniversary post about what I’ve learned and lost in another year of physical, emotional, and spiritual commitment to a…

Mar 22, 2022

One Purple Belt’s Perspective, Five Years Later

Mar 22, 2022

2022, Halfway Through (II)

A first crack at an epilogue at the end of the great American (Brazilian jiu-jitsu) road trip

Jul 5, 2022

2022, Halfway Through (II)

Jul 5, 2022

The Dirty Dollar

On entering a MMA Gym, re-entering a karaoke dive bar, and embarking on a road less traveled

Aug 25, 2021

The Dirty Dollar

Aug 25, 2021

One Blue Belt’s Perspective, Four Years Later

It has become an annual tradition for me for me to write a blog post about jiu-jitsu on the anniversary of my first-ever class in…

Mar 22, 2021

One Blue Belt’s Perspective, Four Years Later

Mar 22, 2021

COVID-19, one year later

There are some days that will stick with you, that you remember exactly where you were and who you were when it all happened. A few…

Mar 12, 2021

COVID-19, one year later

Mar 12, 2021

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Mexico City, Three Months Later

It’s hard for me to believe, but it’s been just about three months since I was in Mexico City. When I look back, I do so fondly at the…

Mar 1, 2021

Mexico City, Three Months Later

Mar 1, 2021

Foot Notes.

My take on love, loss, and what I wore. Inspired by a letter to a friend about the loss of a parent.

Feb 1, 2021

Foot Notes.

Feb 1, 2021

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All That Glitters

Reflections after going for — and coming home — with gold.

Dec 22, 2020

All That Glitters

Dec 22, 2020

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A Matter of Belief

It’s easy to write about the wins. It’s hard to write about the losses. It almost becomes harder to write about the losses when the pain…

Dec 14, 2020

Dec 14, 2020

Erica Zendell

Erica Zendell

Quitter of the corporate grind in favor of the open road, a writing career, and a whole lot of jiu-jitsu. Currently writing from San Diego.

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