This is a solo episode, part one of two, and it is an idea I have been kicking around a while.

Every story has a reason, and this one’s mine.

I made this one for my little homie, Che — so that one day, if he ever wants to know who his old man was, he’ll have more than memories. He’ll have my voice, my truth, my story.

This is the story of how every twist and turn — the Army, the acting dream in L.A., the loss of my son Bams, alcoholism, finding a brand new family in Portland— all led me here, to Native As I Can Be.

Our people are storytellers, and I hope one day when he tells his, my chapter will be very meaningful to him.

In other news...

I found six new distribution networks to put the pod on, increasing my online presence. That is good.

I am presenting the actual story of the first Thanksgiving to Che's entire first grade class, and presenting some information about my tribe. That is REALLY good. And it leads right into my next update..

I have applied for a PR position with my tribe, and I am really really hoping I get that job. The years and years of walking concrete floors in cold warehouses are taking a toll on my soon to be 46 year old body; I am ready to start doing something more personally meaningful the remainder of my years. Wish me luck, send out the good vibes..

"Great things start in little rooms." - Andre 3000

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