You will cry. Everyone does. Its ok. Let it go. If someone offers you ANYTHING homemade, made with love and intention, accept it. Embrace the dust. You will have any…
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Flaming Lotus Girls: Keeping it Real
The Flaming Lotus Girls are a playa staple. I’ve been astounded by their flaming metal sculptures for years, and the more I learn about them the more I admire…
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Heart Phoenix’s Constant Evolution
The only constant at Burning Man, besides the dust and bacon, is change. Without movement there is no life, and without evolution projects can go stale. The best camps are…
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How Weird Is Weird? Asking Weird Questions To Weird People at How Weird 2014
I was asked by BAR Mag to interview attendees of one of my all time favorite street festivals: How Weird Street Fair. I dressed up like a disco kitten, got…
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Burner Portraits by Waynerd – A First-Year’s Gift of Images
The first year down the rabbit hole is always a soul altering experience, and one aspect of that is the practice of gifting. My first year prior to going I…
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Burning Man vs. Decompression: A Heated Investigation
All photos by Misha Kutuzov Decompression is a touchy subject, especially in Burning Man’s hometown of San Francisco. This year I was exhausted and cranky as I got ready for…
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Beats for Boobs: Divine Celebrations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle
boob/bo͞ob/ noun: A woman’s breast. cel·e·brate/ˈseləˌbrāt/ verb: To observe an event with ceremonies of respect, festivity, and/or rejoicing. Although on the outside they may look incredibly similar, there is a…
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Kyra Love’s Guide to Packing for the Playa
No matter how much and how long you prep for Burning Man, you will ALWAYS forget something. It’s inevitable. I’ve racked my brain and gone through lists from past years…
