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Homeless community endorses Juan Blea for school board!

In a stunning turn of events, the Juan Blea for School Board campaign has received an unexpected show of support (or at least creative reuse) from members of the local homeless community. Late last week, a campaign sign for Juan… Continue Reading →

Angels like my wife aren’t born, they emerge from light

Today is my wife’s birthday and the last 364 days have proven that she is, not just an angel, but perhaps the strongest angelof God’s army. Her smile never changed even though this last year brought her a cancer diagnosis… Continue Reading →

Sax along the river’s edge is my meditation

Rustling rivers have always calmed me. I lose track of the realities I face within the rushing water’s song. A few weeks ago, I brought my sax with me to the river’s edge to practice. I played along with the… 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 →

The image of God is a living force

What is the Imago Dei? Literally translated, the Imago Dei is the “Image of God.” This image is not Jesus’ face that miraculously appears on tortillas, it is, to me, the source of all that’s good and strong and beautiful… Continue Reading →

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a lesson in mental focus

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a full contact sport that favors technique over strength and force. But for me, it’s not about technique or strength. I try to focus on the movement of energy and to do that, I have… Continue Reading →

The meaning and myth of the Sunflower (and why it matters)

Sunflowers rock.   I think it’s awesome that when they’re “new” they stretch and re-position themselves to always face the sun; however, when they’re approaching their demise, they no longer do.  The myth behind the sunflower is that a nymph named… Continue Reading →

NO magic bullets to fight addiction

I’m going to be on a Santa Fe radio station on Tuesday the 5th.  The host will ask me a bunch of questions regarding my book, 49 Tips and Insights for Understanding Addiction, and I will provide him with answers. … Continue Reading →

Green really is gold — my afternoon reflection

Green is gold, right?  At least, that’s what Robert Frost claims.  After my afternoon “decompress,” I think agree with him.  It’s been a busy day with more than the typical demands upon my time and headspace.  I was feeling a… Continue Reading →

Important Press Conference regarding HB 55 tomorrow

We need to show up en masse tomorrow and make a statement that hate WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.  The details about the press conference are: “Todos Son Bienvenidos” Press Conference Opposing HB 55 Wednesday (tomorrow), January 20, 8:00 AM Rotunda… Continue Reading →

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