Equal parts lover and fighter. The former because the universe is replete with enchantment for those with open eyes, hearts and minds. The latter because the arc of history generally bends slowly towards justice and as it’s been said, ain’t nobody got time for that. The river of my blood stream is fed by many rich tributaries including Irish, German, Yugoslavian, Mexican, Choctaw and West African. Shit, I even got my fair share of Neanderthal roots! I’m proud of the spatiotemporal span contained within my heritage. It evokes the beautiful conceptual framework of The Cosmic Race (La raza cósmica) elaborated by José Vasconcelos when he mused on a “universal era of humanity”. In many ways, I’m just beginning my journey of self-discovery—and that’s just fine with me. The Zen mind is the beginner’s mind. It’s a pleasure to have you along for the ride!