My sophomore year of college, I wanted to get a tattoo. My mom didn’t just talk me out of it. She screamed me out of it. “You will not get a tattoo! Do not put a single mark on that…
Archives for September 2011
Black Rock City Post Office
Since Burning Man truly is a city complete with an airport, DMV, plazas, medical services, it also has its own post office. How cool is that? This year I gifted friends with handmade ARTery postcards stamped with the Black Rock…
What Do You Do?
Several months back I got into a discussion with some friends about our lack of awareness of each others’ occupations. “Do you even know what I do?” One asked. I stammered, “You’re like an engineer or something like that right?…
Remembering 9/11
Outside of work, I have felt paralyzed this week, reading stories and watching footage from 9/11. I feel depressed, very angry at jihadists (fuck you, Bin Laden, glad your body parts are floating around the ocean), and inspired by thousands…
Money Monday: Burning Man Swag
Since I’m just coming off my Burning Man high, I thought I’d share some pics of all the great loot I brought back from the playa. The most ever! I guess when you work harder than you ever had, people…
Back in the Default World
I think in addition to checking tickets and early arrival passes, Burning Man should institute playa-specific passports. You’d have a stamp to indicate and remind yourself of all the years you’ve been going. The gate people would know whether you’re…