Tag juan blea
In these isolated days, I am certain that anxiety symptoms and trauma triggers are rising in frequency. Life presents enough challenges in “normal” times, but these are anything but normal times. Really, for all of us, our own minds are… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I hate to say it, but my beloved Santa Fe is degrading: We have a labor force composed of people who will take any crappy job that’s available, simply because they lack technical and marketable skills. Our community leaders bicker… Continue Reading →
Vietnam War hero General Westmoreland told his troops about to deploy on what became known as “Hamburger Hill” that they would be on the hill for about ten hours. Once they took the hill, they were to await further orders…. Continue Reading →
When it comes to studying cultures, I think the best way to do that is through food. Or language. But learning new language is a lot of work and it can take a long time to figure out how to… Continue Reading →
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 →
Why the hell am I doing this? I’ve asked myself this question several times over the last few days and yesterday may have shed some light on my reasons. I sat down with a client and as we talked about… Continue Reading →
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 →
