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Tag Mental Health

Let Light Shine on Those who feel Hated

While I do think that people are entitled to their opinions and I respect everyone’s right to express those opinions, what I don’t support is ignorant beliefs that interfere with people’s health.  When I hear people say things like, “Addicts… Continue Reading →

Who’s an agent of God? You and I are…

Is anyone a real agent of God?  I mean, can any single human being stand before another and profess to know any more about the after-life or about an infinite creator?  To me, the short answer is simply: No.  There… Continue Reading →

My addiction treatment book can save lives

As an author, it’s not enough for me to write books and hope they find their readers.  I have to push them.  No publisher, agent, or publicist will ever love my work more than me and none of them can… Continue Reading →

Want to be a better leader? here’s how…

In my professional travels, I have probably failed a lot more than I have succeeded.  I’ve led projects and teams that have won awards, but more often than not, I have been a part of projects that simply do not… Continue Reading →

Blogging is my practice, but should it be?

There are times when it feels like no one listens.  I write and teach about healthy ways to approach substance abuse, yet people continue to dig their respective holes and wonder why they can’t get out.  I started blogging to… Continue Reading →

The City of Santa Fe sucks – RIP Triathlon

What really pisses me off about the City of Santa Fe permanently cancelling its triathlon (please see: City calls off event) is that, if it can’t even put on an event, how in the Hell can it be a resource… Continue Reading →

Happy Birthday to my wife whose smile lights the world!

In the course of a lifetime, we are lucky if we even encounter someone whose smile can move a mountain.  When we do, our souls are somehow healed from pain we didn’t even know we carried.  I know about these… Continue Reading →

I almost had a radio show…or did I?

First of all, it wasn’t my idea. Someone at a nameless Santa Fe-based broadcasting company approached me with the idea of a radio show that I would host and discuss matters pertaining to substance abuse. I gave it some thought… Continue Reading →

We need Adan Mendoza to be our Sheriff. Here’s why.

The typical politician, to me, shakes a lot of hands and speaks with empty platitudes.  However, Adan Mendoza is not, by any means, a typical politician.  At the La Cienega Valley Association meeting held on June 4th, 2018, Adan presented… Continue Reading →

We are the problem, not guns or drugs

I’m sorry, but neither guns nor drugs are the problem.  From my perspective, it’s easy to blame objects when the real source of the problems we face lies in the mirror.  Now, do I think automatic weapons should be legal?… Continue Reading →

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