Tag: fire
Posted on November 26, 2019
March 17, 2019 – South Lake Tahoe, California
Mobile status: Engaged. As I’m walking downtown with my friend Melissa, I’m reminded how good it feels to have everything I own back in my car and ready to move on. Though I’ll be here for another month, …
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Posted on May 11, 2019
October 8, 2018 – Willow Creek, California
I must be up early. Nobody is in the kitchen yet this morning except myself and Nehem. We greet each other as I make some coffee and set up my computer in an attempt to be productive while …
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Posted on July 22, 2017
May 7, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington
Breathe in. One… breathe out. Two… …I should have at least participated at the knap-in with the crew. Do I subconsciously use filming as an excuse not to try new things? Back to one. Breathe in. Two… breathe …
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Posted on July 15, 2017
May 1, 2017 – Trout Lake, Washington
“Open the gates! Open the gates! Open the gates!” …Everyone chants as Kirk (the Druid ceremony leader) paces quickly around the altar, slamming his staff down into the stone circle as he goes. Will and I are sitting …
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Posted on December 12, 2016
June 16, 2016 – Hungry Horse, Montana
“I’m floating down a river…” Naturally, Incubus’ Aqueous Transmission pops into my head as I’m paddling forward with a group of office staff and rafting guides. It’s an overnight trip, and the rainy, cold weather has some of …
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Posted on May 10, 2016
October 18, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota
“Watch out for that rock right there.” It must be midnight or later, and I’m walking through the woods behind Steven and Damean (my host’s “neighbor”). Without lights. The complete opposite environment that we just left – a …
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Posted on April 12, 2016
October 5, 2015 – Finland, Minnesota
I can’t believe people do this. I’m being chauffeured up the most ridiculous “road” I’ve ever encountered – an old logging road that hasn’t been maintained in years. My driver is a friend of my new hosts; he …
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Posted on February 25, 2016
August 12, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota
Before we know it, we see another meteor. What an incredible night. One of my friends hosted a fire/party tonight, which led up to a midnight boat ride on one of the clearest nights I’ve seen in a …
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Posted on February 15, 2016
July 18, 2015 – Crosslake, Minnesota
Well, this takes me back. I feel much too old to be hanging out with these college-aged co-workers of mine at a bonfire-turned-house party, but how could I possibly say no? They’re young, attractive, and Minnesota nice. Did …
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