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Santa Fe, NM, is headed for a flat-line

I’ve built my life believing that this is a fair and just world. I’ve heard it said, literally thousands of times, that life isn’t fair; but I’ve never wanted to believe that statement. Today, my foundation has been cracked and… Continue Reading →

The City of Santa Fe can't be that stupid, can it?

Almost nothing in this life irritates me more than when information technology (IT) personnel misuse their power. See, IT has its own language that scares non-IT people. I’ve always likened it to the old world when priests were necessary mediators… Continue Reading →

How do we create the change we want to see?

I sit in meetings, all the time, where the topic focuses on making changes. Whether the meeting is about the requirements needed for building a software application or developing a treatment plan, the basic question is always the same: How… Continue Reading →

The leadership model upon which I've built a successful career

I wanted to share the model for leadership that use in every context that I lead. This model requires two (2) things: 1) that a person becomes “situated” within his or her role; and, 2) Roles within any context know… Continue Reading →

Wanted to share some praise for Journey to Aztlan!

I wanted to share some praise I’ve received for Journey to Aztlan.  As a writer, it’s quite fulfilling to receive these types of comments.  If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and read Journey to Aztlan. It… Continue Reading →

A story that shows why sometimes Probation Officers can just suck

The other night, I got the type of call that reminds me that we are all part of the struggle against addiction. It went something like this: “Primo, I need help.” No hello, no how you doin’. But, then again,… Continue Reading →

I must empty my cup in order to learn

The cartoon dude holding his sign is my alter ego. His name is Sam and I’ve been drawing him since I was a kid. Today, his sign is telling me to “empty my cup.” And, really, it’s sound advice. He… Continue Reading →

SMART Goals will help you become successful…

I wanted to provide a graphical depiction of “SMART: goals because goals, whether in subtance abuse treatment or just in life, are critical components of becoming successful at anything.  As a reminder SMART goals are: Specific Measurable: There should be… Continue Reading →

The Vietnam Memorial really is the Wall that Heals.

Winter and spring have been fighting for control of the weather in Northern New Mexico for the last three (3) weeks.  Strong, cold winds counterpunch a jabbing warm sun.  Clouds blanket blue skies with thick dense clouds that darken spring’s… Continue Reading →

My interview in the latest edition of La Tolteca 'Zine

There are certain days in which I actually feel myself resonating with the Earth’s good juju.  I’m neither a rich man nor am I anything other than another average person making his way through time and space.  Yet, my life… Continue Reading →

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