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Happy Birthday, my life, my love: Cherelle!!

A name is hardly ever just a name. A rose wouldn’t be as sweet, if known by any other name, of that I am certain. If I spoke of a flizbert and described red petals, thorns, and nectar that fills… Continue Reading →

Jesus and Buddha conversing in Heaven

Jesus and Buddha are in Heaven/Nirvana looking down on their respective followers, shaking their heads. Jesus says to the Buddha, “Buddha, look at them, is that what you meant?” Buddha studies his followers across the Earth then he studies Jesus’… Continue Reading →

Book review of Heaven is for Real

In advance of the theatrical release of Heaven is for Real, I wanted to read the book (as is my norm). I went into it with no preconceptions and I took to reading it both from an entertainment and from… Continue Reading →

We can reduce the fear and shame associated with Mental Illness

Yesterday, someone told me that I shouldn’t be opening up certain cans of worms. But, as a writer, I do believe it’s my duty to use words as shields against oppression. I’m not afraid of being disliked; I’m not afraid… Continue Reading →

Mother of an old friend of mine speaks out on her daughter's death at hands of police

We need to come together and stand in solidarity against unchecked power. Police killings in New Mexico are becoming all too common and we need to do something to stop those killings. Please read the story at the link below…. 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 →

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 →

I know that life should be a Coltrane tune

I started this post intent on writing about Depression’s insidious manner of taking hold an unfortunate soul.  The post was gonna be about me and my own long-standing relationship with that dark force that shrouds us into thinking we need… Continue Reading →

I write; therefore, I am

If you asked one hundred people who know me, I’m willing to place a large bet that you’ll get one hundred different answers.  I guess it’s that way: people know each other through some role or another through which they… Continue Reading →

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