1 Day to Burning Man
Just a thought from 24 August 2003 about
Burning Man.
Then came Heather.
I had sworn off Burning Man and she'd never been. She looked me in the eye and said, "please." Then she looked me in the eye and said, "I'm going." So we went.
Burning Man 2001 was like a rebirth. Like Europe had been. A place so new that it feels like you're made new, too.
It was the year of extreme dust. Total whiteouts every day. But it didn't matter. Every time I felt that old stress creep back, she was there to remind me that everything was okay.
Burning Man 2002 was even better. We found a warm home with the Vogons. It was the best weather I'd ever seen at Burning Man. And while I occasionally had pangs for the smallness and the danger of the earlier years, Burning Man remained a true fountain of joy.
Tomorrow we pack the rental van and head back into the desert one more time. It'll be good to be home again.
Wha?
This section is called Just a Thought. It's a blog where I post little pieces of what I'm thinking about at the moment. This page is an individual entry called “1 Day to Burning Man” that I wrote on 24 August 2003.
Before this, I wrote a little something called “Fray Cafe 3 CD” on 23 August 2003. After this, I wrote “And It's On” on 25 August 2003.
BEFORE
Fray Cafe 3 CD
I'm thrilled to announce that the official Fray Cafe 3 CD is now on sale! Fray Cafe took place in...
23 August 2003
AFTER
And It's On
The sun is rising, the van needs packing, and Spoo the cat is freaking out. It's time. If you're headed...
25 August 2003
Working the web since 1995, Derek Powazek is the creator of many award-winning websites, a couple of which still exist. Derek is the cofounder of JPG Magazine and the CCO of 8020 Publishing. Derek lives in San Francisco with his wife, two nutty Chihuahuas, a grumpy cat, and a house full of plants named Fred. More »
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