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April 20, 2019

Blessed Easter

I’m just going to go stream-of-consciousness because it’s 4/20, Holy Saturday and I haven’t shared much lately. I was interviewing for three jobs, none of which panned out. I’m not one to half-ass when it comes to preparation, resulting in…

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August 25, 2017

Burning Man 2007: 10 Years Ago the Man Burned Twice

On Tuesday August 28, 2007 around 3am, I had momentarily laid my head down in a friend’s RV, waiting for him to return before heading back to frolic on the playa. Suddenly there were shouts and screams, fingers pointing toward the…

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August 14, 2017

How to Prepare for Burning Man: 12 Tips Not in the Survival Guide

First some background for those of you who don’t know what Burning Man is. Burning Man is an experiment in temporary community. 70,000 Burners (as we’re called) celebrate in the Black Rock City desert of Nevada for the one week…

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August 22, 2016

Are You Ready for Burning Man?

I’m getting excited for Burning Man and I’m not even going! Last time I went was five years ago in 2011. People ask if I miss it. I do and I don’t. I went for 10+ years and was involved…

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September 11, 2015

Burning Love

I have been reading the recaps pouring in from Burning Man (here is one of my faves), and I feel nostalgic for the magical memories I have from attending the event over the course of 10+ years. I wish I…

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December 20, 2011

2011 Burning Man Holiday Party

Burning Man had a kick-ass holiday party at an historical mansion, the William Westerfield House, on Alamo Square this year. Gorgeous, fun, crazy, free-flowing booze, gift exchange… Not sure how that party can be topped. We didn’t even realize until…

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October 13, 2011

Group Photo Burning Man

I realized I never posted pictures of Burning Man this year. I’ll have to do that. But for now, here’s a particularly vibrant picture of the art department managers having a champagne toast at dusk.

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September 5, 2011

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…

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August 23, 2011

First Google Doodle? Burning Man!

Burning Man: Aug. 30, 1998 Google’s first doodle was a spur of the moment idea by Google founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Today, Google logo doodles, which can be anything from a quick reaction to a news item to…

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August 22, 2011

Money Monday: Capitalizing on Burning Man

Burning Man operates as a gift economy. There’s no bartering, there’s no trading. You give, you get, you gift. Simple. But Burning Man is not free. In fact, it’s damn expensive which makes complete sense. The money it costs to…

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