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Santa Fe: Vote to have a chip in the game

The coolest thing about voting is that it’s like a chip in a game. Our vote is our “buy-in” and provides the same level of voice as everyone else. Yes, I know money buys access to elected officials and yes,… Continue Reading →

It may be time to give up on santa fe politics

I think the time has come for me to give up on local politics. Santa Fe’s political climate is just too confusing for me. When I was a little kid, I had a fascination with comic books. I especially loved… 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 →

Writing about the City of Santa Fe is like beating up an anemic elderly man with Dementia

I get so many tips about City of Santa Fe ineptitude that I don’t even want to write about them anymore. Here’s why: writing about the City has become like an MMA fighter beating up an anemic elderly man with… Continue Reading →

Candidates within the upcoming MUNICIPAL election need to wake the eff up

Over the last few days and weeks, I have had dozens of conversations with people regarding the upcoming municipal elections. The majority of the conversations come down to one basic point: The current administration (mayor/council) simply doesn’t care about either… Continue Reading →

My great-grandpa died white? What?

The other day, I was trying to solve a problem at work and I became so frustrated that I launched my notebook straight into the ground. I was alone in my office and so no one saw me. However, had… Continue Reading →

Research shows Life skills training aids recovery, also, water is wet

I try to keep abreast of research within the substance abuse treatment field. it’s important that I keep on top of the latest and greatest evidence. But sometimes, the research is kind of dumb. The methods may be sound and… Continue Reading →

I’m an award-winning chicano author, so what?

At the end of 2016, my last book won an award. When my publicist at the time called to inform me, I felt unstoppable, like I had climbed mount everest with nothing more than my hiking boots and some twine…. Continue Reading →

research shows exercise reduces anxiety

As a substance abuse counselor, I try to stay on top of research. Especially when it covers trigger/anxiety management. Usually, triggers and anxiety are like peas and carrots and are almost always found together. In my experience, if we can… Continue Reading →

feeling down? Count your blessings….

I’ve been thinking a lot about ways to help get over a bout of general malaise.  There’s a ton of work out there about Depression treatment and there’s a whole slew of modalities that are recommended.  But, what about those… Continue Reading →

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