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Remembering Nate

My best friend died. (#FuckCancer) That feels really weird to say as an almost 50-year-old man. I loved him like a brother. This is our story. (I'm going to gloss over a lot of things in the interest of time, but this is the general outline. Some of the things...

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Is this Creepy?

Let me tell you about a recent experience I had on a cruise ship... You tell me if it's creepy or not... I honestly can't decide. We were on a 7-day cruise from L.A. to Mexico a couple weeks ago on Princess Cruise Line's Royal Princess. I love cruising....

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Intrusive thoughts

I've been running, not literally, look at me, I don't run... But running from all my problems. Running from responsibilities. Running from the things that I should face head-on. Hiding my head in the sand so I don't have to deal with them. I just want to lie down and...

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I am not ok.

I don't need anyone to check on me, because I'm not going to harm myself. But I'm not ok. These are the things grinding my gears this week: The hospital kicked me out of pulmonary rehab because of insurance. Even if I wanted to pay the $125 per session (x...

Zach Garcia

Giving a gift

It's Christmastime, the season of giving and receiving, joy and merriment. For most, it’s a time to celebrate with family and friends, to exchange thoughtful gifts, and to bask in the holiday spirit.

Zach Garcia

2025 Holiday Card

Ahoy! The Garcias invaded Disney World this year! We rode, we ate, we conquered for 5 days. Theo stayed home to terrorize Pablo at Auntie Karen's. 2025 was also a busy year. Arden is still playing hockey, has started Junior high, and is on the yearbook staff, which takes him...

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