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Why do we continue to ignore spiritual health in treatment?

In my substance abuse treatment life, I’ve spent countless hours in meetings, focus groups, and community forums. These sessions always present the same stuff: government reps tooting their horns, bromides, sarcasm. Sometimes, someone will say something useful. Whether the meetings… Continue Reading →

Music is not a strictly subjective experience

Without any doubt, music is a subjective experience. Some folks love country, some love jazz. Some people detest Metallica, and I think those people are insane. Other people listen to classical and allow it to bathe them in calming tones…. Continue Reading →

El Rey is the anthem of Chicano consciousness and I got to play it!

About a week ago, I had the honor and privilege of playing for a birthday party with Eddie Hernandez of Mariachi Azteca. We played El Rey, among other songs, and the the magic and electricity in the joint was as… Continue Reading →

Announcing Food Drive in Honor of the Late Judge Tom Fiorina

The family of the late Judge Tom Fiorina are pleased to announce a food drive in his honor! Judge Tom Fiorina left an indelible mark on the Santa Fe community. His innovative initiative, the “Turkey for Tickets” program, not only… Continue Reading →

I hope everyone finds their creative flow

I am a creative person. Writing is my primary outlet, but I also like to draw silly cartoons and play the guitar. This creative energy provides meaning and happiness to my life and I consider this energy as central to… Continue Reading →

If a hummingbird can rest, then we should try once in a while, too…

A few mornings ago, I walked outside to breathe in the fresh morning air when I first heard the familiar buzz. A hummingbird brushed above my head, but then silenced. I look up and saw that it had landed to… Continue Reading →

I’m an award-winning author, dangit!

I am an award-winning author. At the end of 2016, I won an award for a book I wrote. Pretty cool. It was a dream come true. Sort of. When I was a kid, my favorite book in the world… Continue Reading →

Hello New Year, goodbye internalized oppressor!

’m not one for New Year’s resolutions, but my goal for this year is to eliminate my own internalized oppressor. We all have an oppressor inside of us. It’s as much a part of our makeup as our hair and… Continue Reading →

Can work traumatize employees?

Work stresses people. No one would argue with that statement. Deadlines, workload, and workplace relationships can all tax people to their breaking point. The question for me, though, is: Can work traumatize employees? That’s a tough question. While I believe… Continue Reading →

A role I hadn’t considered within addiction

Although there are a couple of well known roles in recovery, namely, the addict and the enabler, there is one that I don’t think I’ve considered. I call this role, the power-getter. I think the reason why this role previously… Continue Reading →

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