The ferryman, Charon, stands in a small boat. He wears a robe of black, his face hidden beneath the hood. He moves a boat as black as his garb along the river Acheron with a long, ebony pole. A light hangs from the leading end of the pole. Its yellow light guides Charon to the souls awaiting transport to the other side.

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The benefit of reflection and how tiny wins live longer than New Year’s resolutions. In 581 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a hand-drawn, colourized illustration of an archery target with an arrow striking the bullseye. The target is depicted as a series of concentric circles, each in a different colour, The bullseye is a small white circle. Circling the bullseye is a bright green ring, slightly larger than the center. Outside the green ring is a red ring, broader than the previous one. The largest and final ring is a vivid blue, taking up the most space on the target. The circles are outlined in bold black, creating clear boundaries between the colors. An arrow is piercing the center of the bullseye. The arrow shaft is black, thin, and perfectly aligned with the target’s center. It is topped with detailed feather fletching. The fletching is shaded in black with fine lines. The drawing conveys precision and achievement, emphasizing the perfect shot.

Set New Year’s resolutions like Awa Kenzō

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Forget the target. Focus on aim. Set goals and New Year’s resolutions with guidance from Kyūdō Master Awa Kenzō.