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When in doubt, blame technology

Blaming technology really is the best path to absolution. In over twenty-five years of developing and implementing software, you could say I’ve learned a thing or two thousand. Among the most salient of my lessons about which I want to… Continue Reading →

Another pilgrimage to Santuario in the books

My annual pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayo is now complete. I made the 22 mile trek on Holy Thursday. I spent Good Friday recovering and now that I am back to normal, I am able to process the trip…. Continue Reading →

Is Psilocybin a cure for opioid use disorder?

Over the years, I’ve spent so much time with people struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) that I almost believed that opioids were the only drugs of abuse. Obviously, opioids aren’t the only drugs of abuse. But I have seen… Continue Reading →

We can all be mentally unhealthy sometimes and that’s ok

I’ve never bought into the idea that mental health is an “either/or” proposition. That is, someone isn’t either mentally healthy or not. I also don’t think that it’s realistic to suggest that mental health is a goal; to do so… Continue Reading →

Cannabis is legal in NM, YAY! OH NO!

cannabis is now for sale. Legally. No more calling the connect; we can all go to any licensed dispensary and buy what we want. I’m close to certain that the industry will be an economic boon for New Mexico. There… Continue Reading →

in politics, friends are all that matter

I’ve been around a lot of political environments and one thing I can say for sure: if karate were like politics, anyone could become a black belt simply by being buddies with the sansei. I don’t even think anyone would… Continue Reading →

At least computers can’t lie

I spend a lot of time dealing with technology related issues. I also spend a lot of time dealing with human related issues. With all the time I spend with both sets of issues, I can say that computer issues… Continue Reading →

My walk through a decaying park

This morning, I walked through a deserted and decaying park. Hearing the emptiness enveloped me in sadness. I hoped to clear my head and find some perspective regarding recent events in Santa Fe. But no, I didn’t find perspective. The… Continue Reading →

Santa Fe’s Evil Presence is growing

I hate to say it, but evil in Santa Fe has gained a foothold. At the risk of sounding like a weirdo, I believe that evil expresses itself through various real ways. I didn’t always think in this cosmic way;… Continue Reading →

man, am i grateful for my wife!

I know Thanksgiving is supposed to be the grateful holiday, but to me, Valentine’s day is the day through which I can express my deepest gratitude. There is no doubt that my wife is the blessing upon my life that… Continue Reading →

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