About me

I guess I should introduce myself to anyone who may click his/her way past my blog….

My pen (blog?) name is, Nine Vulture (9 Vulture).  It’s a native Mexican Indian thing…..

I am Chicano or Xicano..(for now)..

That means my heredity is Mexican Indian mixed with early Spaniard way back in my lineage.  Way too far back for me to consider myself “Spanish” or “Hispanic”….

I’m in the middle of researching my genealogy right now, so I’m not for sure, but, my guess is that the Spanish part of me was probably due to a rape or a forced slave kinda relationship 500 or so years ago.

In most polls, applications, census, etc… I get ‘categorized’ as Latino or Hispanic. – I’ve always disliked those labels, “Latino/Hispanic.” 

Latino:  The only thing “Latin” about me is my wife who’s heredity is Italian/Irish.

Hispanic: Doesn’t really fit, it’s kind of like saying… “I’m a survivor of the mass genocide committed way back against the native population of the Americas.” 

I also don't care for the hyphenated American, like, “Mexican-American.”  So much so that whenever I find myself chatting, talking, blogging with someone who likes to categorize/label people, I tend to use the term “Euro-American” when describing those that are typically called “white”.  Please don’t take offense…. It’s just that I hope they realize how stupid and demeaning it is to hyphenating Americans.

So if you must label me, first call me American…. Then, call me: Chicano. --- from what I understand, Chicano, is derived from Meshica. The real name of what the world calls, the Aztec peoples. – Of course, if I ever finish my genealogy studies it may mean I change it to Toltec or Maya or something else… but, for now, it fits !!

Sorry to disappoint my Spanish speaking brothers and sisters but, I don’t speak Spanish very well at all.  And I DON’T want to learn it either…. (see above about the Spaniards and the rape and genocide, etc…)

And one more thing that is important about me… I don’t “worship” or otherwise believe that some heavenly being created us and looks down upon us, therefore we should always do good in his name.  (again, see above about the Spaniards)….

-- IMPORTANT NOTES: 

            - I don’t have anything against your beliefs… and if a book, a god, or a trinity helps you do good things, then, great.  Just don’t push that on me. 

            - If you are a racist or a hater or don't believe in basic Human Rights, then I don't want to know you.

- I promise to treat you and yours with respect until you give me reason not to… fair enough? – no book or any mythology needed !!!

If you are still here, then say hello please, I think my email is on the site somewhere.  I’m going to try to write at least once a week or until I get bored or realize no one is listening!! lol…

Here’s me:

Pen Name:  Nine Vulture

Age: 45

Married with two Teenagers (yes.. I am a patient man).. lol

Occupation: Small Biz Owner

Interests:  My Kids, History, Genealogy, Guitar, Teaching

Born: San Antonio Texas, USA

Well, once again, it’s late and I’m still old…. So, Maybe tomorrow…

Peace !!!