About the Author
                
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 Valdez grew up in Tampa & Miami and on the beaches of Florida.
Valdez performed as a percussionist in various bands from 1968 till ? Even now he still continues to play a little when old friends call. While living in Aspen he also worked at the Hotel Jerome & The Aspen Times till he became special assistant to the mayor. He help create & portray; Aspen's "Original Grime Buster" Captain Clean. He took the campaign from local appreciation to winning the best environment program in the State of Colorado and honored at the Keep America Beautiful 25th Anniversary as the third best program in the nation, for small cities. He was dedicated to keeping Aspen Clean. Valdez has founded and owned several businesses, including a solar engineering and installation company. He holds a degree in television production and operations from PTEC. He was a Videogropher on The New Explorers episode,” Manatees: Red Alert,”episode 1401. He co-produced the local award-winning automotive show,” Tampa Bay's AutoRama". Today he is currently a 63 year old stay at home dad in Tampa, Florida. The moon will never look the same after you read why Gina believes; The Moon is God's Cookie.
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