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New Column, New Feature Articles and a New Endeavor

As many of you know, I have written a column for Colorado’s Daily Doobie as well as a number of other print and online publications. A couple of months ago, … Continue reading

January 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Secret Places and the “Night Train”

I am not the biggest country music fan in the world. I don’t hate it, but it’s iffy as to which songs I like, which I tolerate and which I … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Take Your Power Back: Life After Abuse

Moving on from an abusive relationship — whether physical or emotional, is not as easy as simply ending the relationship and although physical damage may heal over time, the lasting impact on … Continue reading

October 29, 2013 · 13 Comments

Stop. Look. Listen…In Song Titles

What can I say? People are strange, but you’re not innocent of that same strangeness and charm. Don’t act like you don’t already know. Days go by and you still complain. There is no excuse to turn a blind … Continue reading

October 19, 2013 · 4 Comments

Don’t Bogart This Post My Friend

For those of you following Cannabis Culture, particularly for legalized states, here is the September issue of the Daily Doobie. My monthly column, “Budtender of the Month” is on page … Continue reading

September 19, 2013 · 2 Comments

Goodbye Colorado

I grew-up mostly in Colorado. My parents divorced before I was five and my Mom’s family was in Colorado so that was home to her after the divorce. The “Rockies” … Continue reading

August 12, 2013 · 5 Comments

2027; a Letter From the Future PT 2

READ PART 1 HERE I haven’t been able to come up for 4-days. When I removed the covering and crawled out of my hole, my mouth was crusted, dry with … Continue reading

August 9, 2013 · 1 Comment

Recipe For A Journalist

INGREDIENTS: 1 pkg. thick skin 1 bag tenacity 3 c. integrity 2 c. resourcefulness 2 c. discipline 1 c. business savvy 1 c. commitment 1/4 c. introspection 1/4 c. open-mindedness … Continue reading

July 22, 2013 · 8 Comments

Will You Remember Me?

My life as an activist and journalist has taken me to unusual places and it has provided me with a unique perspective of — not just our government, but also … Continue reading

July 12, 2013 · 6 Comments

DHS in the Hood

On July 10, 2013,  at approximately 5pm – MST, multiple law enforcement vehicles pulled into a relatively quiet neighborhood on Poplar Street in Denver, Colorado. One by one cruisers and … Continue reading

July 11, 2013 · 11 Comments

Peace Takes You

Write text here… Related articles Monthly Peace Challenge: Peace at Home (everydaygurus.com) The Peace of God… (spiritualworldtravelerblog.com) B4 Peace May Edition: Peaceful Art (ellynbaker.wordpress.com) B4Peace June – Peace at Home … Continue reading

June 24, 2013 · 4 Comments