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The pen is mightier than negative reporters and idiot social media trolls

In these days of negative reporting and social media trolls, it’s easy to become triggered into anxiety symptoms. I believe in the power of the pen to combat these symptoms because as my dad used to say, we can’t fix… Continue Reading →

Before you return to self-destructive behaviors, remember it’s just a job.

As a substance abuse counselor, I don’t think it’s to big of a stretch to say that the worst kinds of addicts are those who don’t think that they’re addicts. They’re as self-destructive as anyone in an AA meeting and… Continue Reading →

Is Santa Fe’s hope greater than its fear?

Over the last week or so, Santa Fe has saddened me. Supply hoarders have limited supplies of items that everyone needs. There’s already enough fear in the world right now, why on Earth would anyone want to add anger to… Continue Reading →

Flying Tortilla in Santa Fe is simply the best!

If there’s no food left anywhere, I’m moving into Flying Tortilla in Santa Fe, NM. It’s one of my go-to places as it is, but the way it’s responding to the current crisis is nothing short of brilliant and I… Continue Reading →

It may be the end, but at least we’ll be Commando Clean!

Heaven requires Being Commando Clean. You see, whenever Buddha or Mohamed or Baby Jesus comes to take some of us into heaven, he’ll be looking at our drawers to make sure they’re as white as the day we pulled them… Continue Reading →

SportsPrimo is a resource for ALL of Santa Fe’s athletes!

SportsPrimo is a HUGE resource for Santa Fe’s athletes. ALL of Santa Fe’s athletes are well-served through SportsPrimo’s coverage of our local games. Joe Abeyta and his team are committed to providing real-time game coverage for as many events as… Continue Reading →

My ancestors may have been better off losing limbs than their land and language

If I found and reported historical evidence that a group of marauders cut off the arms and legs of an entire group of people, I’m pretty sure people would freak out. Those who are related to the marauders would passionately… Continue Reading →

Author seeks literary agent

I need a literary agent. If I were to sell my house, I would call a real estate agent. If I wanted to buy insurance, I would go to an insurance agent. Well, although my writing resume is pretty good,… Continue Reading →

Should a middle-ager dare to dream?

I’m a middle-ager who’s spent the huge majority of his adult life designing, building, and implementing large-scale software systems. And I am grateful for always having work and being able to do my work well. The software world has allowed… Continue Reading →

The Taos Rebellion shows NM’s drug problem is historical

Without any doubt, Northern New Mexico owns the worst reputation for drug-related issues, as Rio Arriba County owns the state’s highest drug related death rate. Epidemiological data shows that we, as a community, MUST do something to try and get… Continue Reading →

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