Category Archives: Adventures

Some Burning Man Photos on a Rainy Day in New York

I have not yet processed my thoughts on Burning Man, though I can say with some certainty that it was the most unique, fun, introspective and meaningful 8-day stretch of my life.  Meaningful because I got engaged, but the other … Continue reading

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John Muir, Quitting Jobs, And Unemployment

“I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world of men. I must break away and get out into the mountains to learn the news.” -John Muir … Continue reading

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4 Ways To Drive From Baltimore to San Francisco

I just finished up taking an hour to describe a number of different road trip routes to go East to West, specifically from Baltimore to San Francisco- a UMD graduate I worked with is making the leap to work with … Continue reading

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Puncutated Equilibrium: 9,400 Miles Later, How I Ended Up In Seattle

Writing from Ballard, a lovely Seattle neighborhood, and for the first time since I left DC I’ve actually put clothes in a dresser drawer. After 9,400 miles, the trip is finally over. Woke up on my 30th birthday on Sunday … Continue reading

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Days 29-30: Riverside and Vista (California)

Hi all! Got a new video set-up, check it out if you got a chance. Hanging out with Catholic Nick at his non-profit (Growcology) as well as his eco-village EVO where he, his lovely wife Bianca, and their beautiful son … Continue reading

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Day 34 Update From Cedar City, Utah

Hi all- I’m on Day 34 of my biggest road trip ever (a totally random coincidence that Janos and I were traveling around the same time) with Helicopter by my side and most recently tournament voter Joe Denson (he flew … Continue reading

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HCS (V, 6): Where Music Comes From

Where Music Comes From Things look so bad everywhere In this whole world, what is fair? We walk blind, we try to see Falling behind in what could be— Bring me a higher love… Where’s that higher love I keep … Continue reading

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HCS (V, 5): Heroes

Heroes What’s my line? I’m happy cleaning windows, Take my time, I’ll see you when my love grows, Baby don’t let it slide, I’m a working man in my prime, Cleaning windows. -Van Morrison When we are all young, we … Continue reading

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HCS (V, 4): The Moon Is Brighter On Dauphin Island

The Moon Is Brighter On Dauphin Island “If this was the cold war, we could keep each other warm, I said on the first occasion that I met Marie.” -Josh Ritter, “The Temptation of Adam” Cora left. I spoke at … Continue reading

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HCS (V, 3): Barbie Skin Calluses

Barbie Skin Calluses “To call for hands of above to lean on, wouldn’t be good enough for me, no.” -The Knife, “Heartbeats” I pulled Astro out of the Waffle House parking lot. Soon my grandfather and I had left behind … Continue reading

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