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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 →

Spoiler Alert: AI CANNOT gain consciousness

Life has richly blessed me. I get to walk in the arroyo near my home and listen to the wind tell stories of life that I feel more than hear. This wind grabs my attention and points it towards a… Continue Reading →

Practicing in the arroyo brings my center

Finding my center is important, as every day brings something stressful. Whether it’s work or just life in general, the needs of the day can overwhelm me. I can lose sight of myself, sometimes, and I think most people can… Continue Reading →

What is the IMAGO DEI?

What is the Imago Dei?Literally translated, the Imago Dei is the “Image of God.” This image is not Jesus’ face that miraculously appears on tortillas, it is, to me, the source of all that’s good and strong and beautiful that… Continue Reading →

Can Quantum Computing kill the Dark Web?

Over the last several months, I have been digging deeper and deeper into quantum computing (QC). QC has emerged as both a promise and a threat due to its potential to solve complex problems at speeds unimaginable by classical computers…. Continue Reading →

Sax along the river’s edge is my meditation

Rustling rivers have always calmed me. I lose track of the realities I face within the rushing water’s song. A few weeks ago, I brought my sax with me to the river’s edge to practice. I played along with the… Continue Reading →

Our Music is Wildly Important (video included)

For me, music is the path towards a higher purpose. I can’t quantify it. I can’t put it into words. But music has served me more than I could ever serve it. Recently, Eddie Hernandez of Mariachi Azteca and I… Continue Reading →

Me and a deer had a nice conversation the other day…

So, I met this deer the other day. It was pretty dang smart, too. See, what happened was, my wife, brother-in-law, and I were coming out of the Pecos Wilderness when my wife saw this deer munching some brush. My… Continue Reading →

I hope everyone finds their creative flow

I am a creative person. Writing is my primary outlet, but I also like to draw silly cartoons and play the guitar. This creative energy provides meaning and happiness to my life and I consider this energy as central to… Continue Reading →

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