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Staving Off Physical and Mental Deterioration with a New Sport
After I turned 70 and later retired from competitive shooting, I knew I needed to find ways to keep my body in shape and my mind sharp. I cannot ignore the facts. I am getting old. I have turned 73...
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Vera Koo: Thankful for Those Who Helped Along the Way
When I consider my life and how fortunate I have been, it is almost as if I am in a play with a perfectly written script. My story has had countless hurdles and challenging times, but just when it...
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Vera Koo and Her Zombie Apocalypse Experience
Life with Carlos is an adventure, so much so that I often think I have lived 2 or 3 lifetimes compressed into one. Throughout our 50 years of marriage, we have not had a dull moment. We raised a...
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How I Lost and Gained Vision
In this story, former competition shooter Vera Koo describes her last few years with vision problems, and how she lost and gained back her vision. I do not know why I pulled my car off the freeway,...
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Coronavirus Pandemic: How it Changed My Lifestyle
The past few months, I have been thinking about the parable of a Chinese farmer and his horse and how it relates to the coronavirus pandemic. As the parable goes, there’s a farmer who has a horse and...
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Vera Koo: When Your Friend Won’t Listen to Good Advice
We all have encountered a friend or loved one going down a path we wish we could correct. Our responsibility is to try to steer that person in the right direction with good advice. But what should you...
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The Quest to Dig Up the Elusive Geoduck Clam
This is a guest column written by Vera Koo’s daughter, Shane, and describes a recent trip to find the elusive geoduck clam. I went on a quest this summer, one that I’m a little bit embarrassed to...
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Huntsman World Senior Games
Jim O’Young was my mentor when I entered the competitive pistol shooting sports more than 25 years ago, and I trust his wisdom. This time, though, I was skeptical. “Vera, you’re going to compete...
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Kayaking Excursion Unravels Into Chaos
While on a kayaking excursion, Carlos was struggling in the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii when my daughter, Shane, arrived at a harrowing thought: This might be it. I’m thankful...
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Vera Koo: Teaching Her Granddaughter, Mia, How to Shoot
When I learned that my 14-year-old granddaughter, Mia, wanted me to teach her how to shoot, I jumped at the opportunity. I quickly inquired about when we could do it, and we settled on a date during...
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Vera Koo: On Hiking the Lanikai Pillbox in Hawaii
Vera Koo learned a lot more than what it takes to get to the top of the Lanikai Pillbox hike in Hawaii. She discovers what time does to us all, if we’re fortunate enough to get there. I took an...
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Bonding by Geoduck Clams
My family traveled to Washington state in June for a clam digging trip. But for me, the trip wasn’t really about clams. It was about family, bonding and seeing passion and teamwork from my three adult...
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Vera Koo: Learning New Lessons from Life and Other Shooters
Vera Koo opines about her training for the Huntsman World Senior Games, and how it’s not just about learning shotgun skills. In fact, she’s learning new lessons from life and from other shooters....
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Vera Koo: Is the End of a Shooting Career in Her Sights?
Vera Koo describes why she is looking at the end of her shooting career, and reflects on her decision. Sponsored by Vera Koo Some of my shooting friends like to remind me that I have been two years...
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Vera Koo: On Why She is ‘Chasing the Carrot’
I signed up to compete in sporting clay club matches this summer before I felt ready. I signed up for them, because I have competed in shooting sports long enough to know that if you wait to enter...
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Vera Koo: Houseboating on Lake Mead
When my youngest daughter and my husband get behind an idea, amazing progress occurs. Our family’s houseboat outing in August on Lake Mead became a byproduct of their dedication. Sponsored by Vera Koo...
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Vera Koo: How I Evolved into Being a Different Artist
Vera Koo weaves her life story of evolving into a different artist – from the commercial side to fine art appreciation. She also advises us to do the same, and to find everyday beauty in people and...
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Vera Koo: My Shotgun Shooting Future
The final shot in the Huntsman World Senior Games had barely been fired before my mind started planning for the upcoming year. After the competition, I felt as motivated as I have been in ages. I...
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Vera Koo: Alone on Valentine’s Day
I spent Valentine’s Day alone, watching a sad movie. I didn’t receive any roses or chocolates from Carlos. And I woke up the next morning feeling so in love and fortunate to be married to my husband...
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Vera Koo at the Chelsea Garden Show
World traveler and former pro shooter Vera Koo hasn’t let any dust settle under her feet since retirement. We love to follow her adventures, whether they come from learning a new skillset on a shotgun...
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