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After a long day, my frankenstrat calms me

It’s been a lot of work campaigning, even for a “smaller” race such as School Board. I have no clue where I stand in the race, but sometimes it feels ike I have a lot of ground to still cover…. Continue Reading →

My Name is Juan Blea — I am running for Santa Fe School Board, District 5

After years of working within our community—building culturally responsive systems, mentoring youth, and honoring the traditions that have shaped Northern New Mexico—I’m proud to officially announce my candidacy for the Santa Fe School Board, District 5. I didn’t decide to… 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 →

Happy Birthday my CJ — Keep on rocking your Bad A self!

In truth, reality doesn’t allow many opportunities to experience real magic. WE all know that, which is why we spend so much time chasing things that, ultimately, are nothing more than artificial mechanisms that do little more than distract us… Continue Reading →

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 →

Happy Birthday Mi Amor!

What can I say Mi Amor? it’s been a tough year. With concussion and covid, these last twelve months have been anything but easy. Yet, your smile’s light didn’t diminish. Rather, your eyes radiated even more and the energy you… Continue Reading →

Please keep my wife in your prayers

Watching paramedics take my wife away in an ambulance sucked. The only thing I could think was, “what if they aren’t paramedics but rather aliens?! What are they doing to her in there?” Just kidding. i was actually scared to… Continue Reading →

To my wife on Mother’s Day…

You know me: I worry. It’s easy for me to get caught up in the fear that comes with being a parent. I obsessively think of all the things that could happen to our Christopher and my stomach will turn… Continue Reading →

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