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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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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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Aiko’s Trek Through the West: Seattle–> Two Gallants–> Spokane–> Farragut State Park

I’m off driving around the west for a few weeks, and Guillermo and I discussed what to call this adventure. I’ve been referring to it as my “Western States Road Trip.” This, admittedly, has little dramatic impact. He suggested “Aiko’s … Continue reading

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