I was born and raised in California but have lived in New Mexico since 1992. I retired in 2022 after careers in music, IT management in the banking sector, and massage therapy. In 2015 I completed a double bachelor’s in Philosophy and Economics. This is a personal blog, mostly for therapeutic purposes, but my wife wants me to share my unique perspective and insights with people as well. I will be writing lots of personal stories about family dynamics, recovery from alcoholism and childhood sexual abuse, while weaving in philosophical and spiritual themes. My wife and I live in Albuquerque with our Doberman Pincher. Between us we have three grown children from previous marriages. I believe wholeheartedly in the transformative power of unconditional love.