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  • January 28, 2021

    Remembering the Challenger 35 years later – Author Chris Edwards

    The Challenger disaster should best be remembered for the sacrifice of seven astronauts who died in the accident- Judith Resnik, Dick Scobee, Capt. Michael J. Smith, Ellison Onizuka, Ronald McNair, Christa McAuliffe, and Gregory Jarvis.

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  • January 21, 2021

    “The Hill We Climb” wise words by an amazing young lady Amanda Gorman

    Inspirational words and the text of the poem written by this amazing young lady.. “When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade?”

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  • January Important Issues Poll 2021
    January 18, 2021

    January Important Issues Poll 2021

    We live in a period of tenuous times. What is the most important issue for 2021?

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  • January 18, 2021

    Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Day 2021 with renewal & hope…

    Thoughts on this MLK Day from myself and Rene Sepulveda… “This MLK Day 2021, is even more important than in past years, as it is on the eve of a historic inauguration. On this day, we as a nation seem more divided than at any time since the days of Dr. King. It is my…

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  • Celebrating Officer Eugene Goodman protecting Democracy- Send a Thank You
    January 15, 2021

    Celebrating Officer Eugene Goodman protecting Democracy- Send a Thank You

    Thank you Eugene Goodman from Author Chris Edwards for saving our democracy

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  • January 13, 2021

    “Love Lives Here” Valentines Window Display

    Turn up the sound, watch and enjoy something joyful and full of love. Thank you Alamogordo Artist, Delia Lopez for creating the beautiful window display at Roadrunner Emporium, 928 New York Avenue Alamogordo, New Mexico. Participating Artist Delia and the 40 partner artist, remind us, “this is where love is” for “Valentines Day” and every…

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  • January 8, 2021

    A Gas Mask and an Atomic Vault protected Democracy 1-6-2020, But will Democracy Prevail?

    The events in the capital raised an amazing memory from my teen years. When in student congress, several years ago, we toured the capital, held a session of student congress, and I sat at then Congressman (Jim) James Ralph Sasser’s desk, since I represented Tennessee as a student legislative representative. I dropped my pen and…

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  • January 5, 2021

    2nd Life Media & Boutique Winter Wonderland in Lights Window Display Roadrunner Emporium Wins 1st Place in Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Competition by Author & Artist Chris Edwards & Artist & Coach Rene Sepulveda

    Thank you Alamogordo Chamber Of Commerce. Our Winter in Lights Window Display representing the natural environment of the area desert and Forest won the Christmas Winter in Lights contest in the business category. We appreciate the community support. We will keep the display up a few more weeks, so the community can come by and…

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  • January 2, 2021

    Happy 2021 Reflections on 2020 the year the world shut down and moving forward to 2021

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  • December 29, 2020

    Merry Christmas with a Tularosa New Mexico Luminaria Christmas Celebration 2020 Festival of Lights

    This Christmas Eve 2020 we wish all of our family, friends, business partners, associates and followers a Very Merry Christmas. Tonight we showcase the luminaria or “farolito” of Tularosa New Mexico and end our Christmas Greeting with our window display at our location of 2nd Life Boutique at the Roadrunner Emporium in the historic Main…

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  • Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Contest Video featuring Roadrunner Emporium -Video created by Chris Edwards & Rene Sepulveda-authors, artists, coaching
    December 21, 2020

    Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lights Contest Video featuring Roadrunner Emporium -Video created by Chris Edwards & Rene Sepulveda-authors, artists, coaching

    Alamogordo Christmas Winter Wonderland Window Display at Roadrunner Emporium, 928 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, New Mexico created by artist Rene Sepulveda and Author Chris Edwards entered in the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland display

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  • December 14, 2020

    Cholla Cactus Art (Cholla Art)- Cylindropuntia Art by Rene Sepulveda 2nd Life Media & Boutique

    Cholla Cactus Art – Cylindropuntia Art CHOLLA CACTUS ART is crafted from the Cylindropuntia which is a genus that contains species of cacti, commonly referred to as chollas. Cholla cacti belong to the Cactaceae family and can be found in the arid zones and deserts of New Mexico.  If want to make sure that you’re…

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  • December 1, 2020

    Remembering World AIDS Day 2020

    Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever international day for global health. Every year, United Nations agencies, governments and civil society join together to campaign around specific themes related to HIV. Each year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people…

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  • November 30, 2020

    A Celebration of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month (A Window Display RootArt Root Art by RENEFIT Fitness Coach & Artist Rene Sepulveda & Executive Coach, Author & Design Artist Chris Edwards)

    Window display celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving at the Roadrunner Emporium, 2nd Life Gallery, 928 New York Avenue, Alamogordo New Mexico The commissioned window display crafted by Rootart (root art) artist Rene Sepulveda and Author and Collaborating Artist Chris Edwards celebrates Native American culture and its intersection to our Thanksgiving, a celebration of…

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  • November 13, 2020

    Remembering Coach Fran Stirman Alamogordo High School New Mexico

    Remembering Coach Frances Stirman by Chris Edwards & Rene Sepulveda Authors of Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book Series Affectionately known as Fran, or Coach Fran by many Alamogordo Tiger Alumni, Frances Stirman passed on November 9th, 2020. She was born June 30, 1938, in Portales, New Mexico. After a successful college career from…

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  • October 31, 2020

    Vote In Person Early the Stakes Are to High for Doris Gentry as Mayor of Napa

    Doris Gentry Too Scary to become Mayor of Napa – Lacks Integrity, Proud Boy Affilations At the kickoff of Mayoral Candidate Doris Gentry for Mayor of Napa she was recorded and the event was live streamed by the Proud Boy Ben Bergquam who gave the white power signal at Doris’s event as she was speaking.…

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  • October 30, 2020

    Doris Gentry is too Scary to be Napa’s next Mayor

    Doris Gentry Too Scary to become Mayor of Napa – Lacks Integrity, Proud Boy Affilations At the kickoff of Mayoral Candidate Doris Gentry for Mayor of Napa she was recorded and the event was live streamed by the Proud Boy Ben Bergquam who gave the white power signal at Doris’s event as she was speaking.…

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  • October 13, 2020

    Candidate for Mayor Doris Gentry Racism is Serious

    Doris Gentry denies a relationship with the proud boys. Let’s take her at her word that she does not have a relationship. Let’s take her at her word she was unaware that the individuals at her fundraiser that she was photographed with and filmed with are not “associates of hers nor in her rolladex.” But…

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  • October 7, 2020

    Scarecrow Art made of Tree Roots Tree Root Art “Scarerootcrow” A selection crafted by Author, Fitness Coach & Artist Rene Sepulveda

    Scarerootcrow 2020 is a Halloween phenomenon showcased at 2nd Life Gallery at Roadrunner Emporium 928 New York Avenue Alamogordo New Mexico. Tree Root Art is a unique natural use of nature and incorporating its elements into creations of art. The most famous and largest root garden is located in the UK and is owned by…

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  • October 1, 2020

    A Political Commentary in regards to Mayoral Candidate Doris Gentry and supression of Freedom of Information Requests…

    Yesterday, a Republican leader of which I respect immensely,  (we just happen to disagree on a list of candidates this election cycle), asked me why I am so “hateful” towards Mayoral Candidate Doris Gentry.  I do not believe I’ve ever been hateful that is never my intent. I have pointed out concerns I have of…

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  • September 29, 2020

    Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses To Enhance Entrepreneurial Job Growth: Out of Prison, Out of Work Book and Policy Recommendation #1 On Amazon Business Law Reference Catagory by Author Chris Edwards San Francisco Bay Area

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  • September 29, 2020

    Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses To Enhance Entrepreneurial Job Growth: Out of Prison, Out of Work Book and Policy Recommendation #1 On Amazon Business Law Reference Catagory by Author Chris Edwards San Francisco Bay Area

    Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses To Enhance Entrepreneurial Job Growth: Out of Prison, Out of Work Book and Policy Recommendation #1 On Amazon Business Law Reference Catagory by Author Chris Edwards San Francisco Bay Area ttps://www.amazon.com/Removing-Barriers-Occupational-Licenses-Entrepreneurial-ebook/dp/B07VH2GPV6/ Review Review:Removing Barriers to State Occupational Licenses To Enhance Entrepreneurial Job Growth: Out of Prison, Out of Work by Author…

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  • September 25, 2020

    Positive Reviews keep coming in for Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book on sale NOW

    A numbers of positive reviews are in for our 1st book in the book series on Coach Robert (Bob) Sepulveda. The second book in the series is to be released soon. Reviews on Coach Rovert Sepulveda The Early Days by Author & Executive Coach, Chris Edwards and Author and Fitness Coach which is available at…

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  • September 23, 2020

    Happy Mehregan.

    To my Persian friends Happy Mehregan. To those of my followers unfamiliar a bit of history… The autumn starts with the month of Mehr in Persia and its 16th day (Mehregan) is the celebration of light, friendship, kindness, and love in ancient Avestan calender. … It is the Thanksgiving Day for the Iranian farmers. In…

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  • September 14, 2020

    Free Download Kindle or E-Book Format 9/14/2020 Only 2 Hours Unplugged: Unplug and Reconnect

    This book was the second in a series of the result of my working for 3 years with a non-profit and working with a group of very committed women and men that were recovering from addiction, coming out of incarceration and just needing hope, inspiration, confidence and a 2nd chance at a new life. Each…

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  • September 14, 2020

    New Mexico Sports History: Coach Gary Hveem Alamogordo New Mexico High School Tiger Football: First District Title Since mid 1940’s under Coach Rolla Buck.

    Coach Bob Sepulveda The Early Days Book 1 Book Series is Available Now on Amazon. Order your copy today! Excerpt from Coach Bob Sepulveda The Golden Years Book 2 in final draft soon to be released on Amazon and fine independent bookstores everywhere… “Fall 1981… New Mexico Prep Guides Football ranked Alamogordo the 4th best…

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  • September 7, 2020

    The Invisible Athlete Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book 1 Window Display and Video

    The Invisible Athlete’ a window display merging modern interpretive art with history and sports. Dedicated to the 100s of Alamogordo High School athletes in Cheerleading, Band, Football, Track & Field and Cross Country and inspired by the launch of the bestselling book series Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book 1 on sale now. Book…

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  • August 24, 2020

    New Mexico Sports History: The Vince Lombardi connection to Alamogordo High School

    Vince Lombardi and the Alamogordo New Mexico Connection Abridged Excerpt from Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book 1 Available at Roadrunner Emporium Alamogordo New Mexico or online at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Robert-Louis-Sepulveda-DaysTM/dp/B08CJP3GQ4/ A book that is so much more including a history of the characters that made up the Alamo sports program… Page 141 Abridged Excerpt:…

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  • August 14, 2020

    Xq Invisible Athlete za window display x x Coach Robert Sepulveda did The q Years Book 1 z now on Amazon or Roadrunner Emporium

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  • August 6, 2020

    Antología Incompleta

    For my friends fluent in Spanish an arrival from our dear friend Martin Durand. Life at the crossroads of revolution in Peru and the many characters that made up a special place during a very special time. Intrigue, humor and a sense of place. Highly recommend.

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  • August 1, 2020

    Humanmade.net focus on Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book Available now

    www.facebook.com/groups/BookPromotionLibrary/permalink/2661203877476400/ https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Robert-Louis-Sepulveda-DaysTM/dp/B08CJP3GQ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=coach+robert+sepulveda&qid=1596247585&sprefix=coach+robert+&sr=8-1 Review “ Resilience, happiness and freedom; that is what I felt when I read,  Coach Robert Louis Sepulveda: The Early Days. During these dark and down days in sports, due to political unrest and the public health issues; this book is a refreshing look at a positive sports history, with detailed research and great inspirational stories of…

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  • July 25, 2020

    Coach Robert (Bob) Louis Sepulveda: The Early Days #1 New Football Biography Release on Amazon

    Thank you for helping us reach a top billing we ranked in the Amazon #1 new releases in the Football Biography and #9 in Track and Field Books on Amazon tonight and in top 50 overall best sellers in Track and Field. Coach Robert( Bob) Louis Sepulveda’s coaching career began in 1960 at Telluride, Colorado,…

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  • July 23, 2020

    Awesome Gang – Where Awesome Book Readers Meet Awesome Writers Highlighted our New Book Coach Robert (Bob) Louis Sepulveda: The Early Years

    We were featured today on Awesome Gang Books Coach Robert (Bob) Louis Sepulveda: The Early Years Discover a new author and get daily deals on the latest ebooks. — Read on awesomegang.com/

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  • July 23, 2020

    Coach Robert Louis Sepulveda: The Early Days Book 1 On Sale Now on Amazon

    Excerpt from Coach Robert Sepulveda The Early Days Book 1 Available Now on Amazon A Football Game to Remember 1972: During an interview with Art Keller, who was a Cross Country, Track and Field Medalist and a Defensive Back for the Varsity Tiger Football Team, he expressed to us the story of the greatest football…

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  • Softening of America A Commentary By John F Kennedy Revisited 60 Years Later 4/2/2021
    May 12, 2020

    Softening of America A Commentary By John F Kennedy Revisited 60 Years Later 4/2/2021

    While doing research on a book I am writing on a New Mexico Track and Field Coach Bob Robert Sepulveda I came across this amazing take on physical fitness by President JFK. Quite a different approach to what we see today. I wonder if we as citizens truly embraced what president Kennedy embraces below if…

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  • May 4, 2020

    May 4th National Star Wars Day. Star Wars facts… The franchise began in 1977 with the release of the film Star Wars (later subtitled Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981, which became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon. It was followed by the successful sequels The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi…

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  • April 11, 2020

    The Great Pause…

    The Coro-19 virus is horrible but on a positive note it has made us take a moment and pause, something most of us probably would never have done. Not by choice, bam the treadmill we’ve been on for decades just stopped. Bam! They feeling you have right now is the same as if you’d been…

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  • April 3, 2020

    ORIGINS OF THE MONTH OF APRIL

    Aрrіl іѕ thе fourth month оf thе year іn thе Grеgоrіаn саlеndаr and іtѕ рrеdесеѕѕоr, the Julіаn саlеndаr. Itѕ nаmе is derived from thе latin wоrd aperit, which means tо ореn. It іѕ соnѕіdеrеd thаt Aрrіl іѕ thе month оf the growing season and whеn trееѕ аnd flowers bеgіn tо “ореn”. It is аlѕо bеlіеvеd…

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  • March 16, 2020

    Saint Patrick’s Weekend Fun Facts

    In honor of St Patrick’s Day weekend… a few fun facts… 1. We Should Really Wear Blue Saint Patrick himself would have to deal with pinching on his feast day. His color was “Saint Patrick’s blue,” a light shade. The color green only became associated with the big day after it was linked to the…

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  • March 11, 2020

    There are friends and there are family

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  • February 28, 2020

    Lynching Legislation History; 2020 Update

    SHAME on: GOP members Ted Yoho of Florida, Louie Gohmert of Texas and Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The chamber’s lone Independent, Justin Amash of Michigan—who famously switched from Republican to Independent over his support for impeaching President Donald Trump—also voted no. Sixteen members did not vote. The proposal, however, received broad bipartisan support and passed…

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  • February 27, 2020

    Kongo Gumi, established in 578 AD, is the oldest, continually operating company in the world a Highlight on some of the oldest….

    Per Business Insider Iman Ghosh a map shows the oldest companies in the world and still operating. This map can be seen at authorchrisedwards.com The oldest company in the world is Kongo Gumi, a temple construction company in Japan that was established in 578 AD and remained a family-run business until it became a subsidiary…

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  • February 23, 2020

    History and our Whiteness- Athletes as Agricultural Manpower 1960s A failure we shouldn’t forget.

    Athletes in Temporary Employment as Agricultural Manpower 1960s student instead of migrant program.  Lest we forget our history… The year thousands of American teenage boys heeded the call of the federal government … to work on farms. The year was 1965. On Cinco de Mayo, newspapers across the country reported that Secretary of Labor W.…

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  • February 16, 2020

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  • December 5, 2019

    Not all who wander are lost…

    Thanks Rene Sepulveda for this wonderful reminder: “Not all who wander are lost.” Just because one may have nomadic tendencies, be unconventional, live a non- traditional lifestyle without being tied to time deadlines and responsibilities; that doesn’t mean they are confused about their purpose in life. On the contrary: for many of those people “wandering”,…

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  • November 16, 2019

    Leadership Excellence Human Touch matters

    This is leadership excellence that inspires at the executive level and even store leadership and regional leadership level. Take time for the little things they matter! https://www.businessinsider.com/ceo-writes-7400-employee-birthday-cards-each-year-2017-6

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  • October 12, 2019

    If anyone has not seen panels of the National AIDS Quilt or the quilt project documentary should. It is an important lesson from our past to ensure memories of people and circumstances are never forgotten nor government inaction never repeated. While we are stunned daily by the politics of Trump and the hatred of the…

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  • September 20, 2019

    Celebrating Franklin Armstrong turning 50…

    On July 31, 1968, a young, black man was reading the newspaper when he saw something that he had never seen before. With tears in his eyes, he started running and screaming throughout the house, calling for his mom. He would show his mom, and, she would gasp, seeing something she thought she would never…

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  • September 19, 2019

    “ Hey Hooman, don’t be too hard with yourself. You’re doing the best you can!” — Tudy

    “ Hey Hooman, don’t be too hard with yourself. You’re doing the best you can!” — Tudy #TudyLuckyDo #90DaystoaGlassHalfFullLifestyle #2HoursUnplugged

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  • September 18, 2019

    Youth Deaths By Gun Violence

    The Senate refuses to put bills on the floor specific to gun violence even for debate all the while… U.S. teens and young adults, ages 15-24, are 50 times more likely to die by gun violence than they are in other economically advanced countries according to a Congressional Joint Economic Committee. “Rural states, have the…

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