Category Archives: Canada

Leaving Miami

Posted on October 25, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

When I started working with the DEA, I really tried to change my ways. But I kept finding myself in the same dark place with the same people, doing the exact same things (drinking and drugs), which were leading me … Continue reading →

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Parental Guidance

Posted on August 27, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Parental Guidance PG stands for Parental Guidance suggested, which is a guideline from the movie industry, letting parents know that they might want to pay a little extra attention to whether their child should watch the film. In real life … Continue reading →

Special Agent Johnny.. My handler

Posted on August 25, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

CAST OF CHARACTERS Over the next few weeks, I’m going to introduce you to the cast of characters in my forthcoming book about my years as a drug smuggler and then a confidential informant for the DEA. (To protect their … Continue reading →

Special Agent David My Handler

Posted on August 23, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

The Cast of Characters David was my other DEA handler. David was an investigator. He gathered the facts and administered the cases I helped with. Don’t get me wrong, he was as tough as they come. David chewed tobacco and … Continue reading →

“Family’s Award”

Posted on August 16, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Hello, bloggers, it’s been awhile. I hope you all are enjoying your summer. In the short period of time that I have been on WordPress, I have found a home where I can talk from my heart and not be … Continue reading →

“About” The Baggage Handler

Posted on August 11, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Why, Do i think I’m the baggage handler. I made the impossible “EASY” in both Worlds! Excerpted from the forthcoming memoir, The Baggage Handler.

Rock Bottom

Posted on July 17, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Rock Bottom Delinquency starts at home, not in the streets. Growing up, I saw my mother, on a nightly basis, drink herself to shame with all-night, loud parties filled with men. Things didn’t improve much after my brother and I … Continue reading →

Debriefing

Posted on July 2, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

In my last blog, I told you about how I was busted in a Walmart parking lot for trafficking in cocaine and then taken to their conclave for questioning. They were trying to get information out of me about my … Continue reading →

I Flipped

Posted on June 19, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

I was in a crowded parking lot at Walmart on a typical-for-Miami, hot and humid day. As I opened my SUV to complete a drug deal, suddenly I was surrounded by seven unmarked cars with their silent, flashing lights, and … Continue reading →

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“The Very Inspiring Blogger Award”

Posted on June 15, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Joseyphina, thank you for nominating me. I appreciate it very much. And I really believe that everyone on wordpress.com has something special and inspiring to say. Life have given me a lot of valuable lessons, and these phrases are in … Continue reading →

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We Broke the Chain

Posted on June 10, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

http://onebillionrising.org/livestream/entry/earlier-washington-square-park-new-york-city#.UR_K5Zg4I8I.email “This is my favorite blog” I’ll be back next week JJ One out of three women will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. There’s something terribly wrong with humanity! Fact! We all come from women! Fact! No means … Continue reading →

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” The Interesting Blog Award “

Posted on May 24, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

First, let me thank Katie Sullivan : http://wp.me/p3oWn1-3V for nominating me for The Interesting Blog Award. As a follower of her blog, I definitely see why she was nominated, and I’m honored she finds my blog interesting as well. For … Continue reading →

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Santeria

Posted on May 21, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

First and foremost, I respect all religions. What I’m revealing today is only about my own experience. I’m not saying it’s everyone’s experience. My father, like many Cubans, practiced Santeria, which has its roots in Yoruba, a religion that slaves … Continue reading →

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“Sunshine Award”

Posted on May 16, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

I’m excited and I’m stunned. Another award has come knocking on my door! I would like to thank Spasmostar http://spasmostar.wordpress.com for nominating my blog for The Sunshine Award. I’m truly honored. It really has been an amazing year so far, … Continue reading →

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Old Currency is Still a Big Hit

Posted on May 16, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

The Federal Reserve Banks are responsible for collecting old worn-out money and distributing new money to banks and other institutions. The branch in Miami, Florida, was responsible for exchanging these currencies with Central and South America. To … Continue reading →

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Crazy Cuban

Posted on May 13, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Crazy Cuban In a rare phone call from Special Agent Steve, the leader of the DEA team that I served as a confidential informant, he said, “JJ, I’m throwing a bone your way.” This meant he was giving me the … Continue reading →

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“Dimelo”

Posted on May 13, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

Rookies, fresh from Farm! –the DEA training facility in Virgina When I was a CI (confidential informant), during a weekly debriefing with my DEA handlers, a dozen rookie agents, fresh from completing their training at the Virgina academy, filed into … Continue reading →

Beautiful Blogger Award

Posted on May 8, 2013 by J J Gonzalez

What a wonderful week! First, I’m nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, and then when I share my fondest memories, as requested for the award, Jenness Johnston http://jennessjohnston78.wordpress.com/ nominates me for the Beautiful Blogger Award! Jenness, your appreciation of my … Continue reading →

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“Unresolved Grief”

Posted on November 19, 2012 by J J Gonzalez

/> Unresolved grief and my brother Albert, who was killed at age 28. </ Albert was 10 months older than I am, and the only stability in my life. He had tried to give me a happy childhood, which was … Continue reading →

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