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Ride

Leaving the Southern Utah Desert.
It’s been a funny time looking for inspiration. Sometimes you’re moving too fast to take the time to stop and think about the things that might move you. Sometimes even the most overwhelming events float right by without notice because you’re focused on other goals, or are just too caught up to care. The desert hasn’t always been a source of inspiration for me. I remember when I first moved there 5 years ago. I wanted to be writer, but instead I was waiting tables at Caesar’s Palace. I remember starting an article about Freedom. I wanted to know how people defined Freedom, and if they felt free or trapped by their lives and the choices they had made. I thought it was cool, but I don’t really think I knew I was writing about, who I was writing for or why. The piece on Freedom was mainly about asking others questions in order to make a choice about a path that I was unsure about. When I visit the desert today I’m awestruck by the beauty and can’t wrap my head around the wild there, that is untamed, harsh and yes, free. When I saw this video by Lana Del Ray I was in love and immediately inspired. It shares all the stains of desert living in the same forgiving light I now seem to always view it in. I still haven’t figured out what true freedom is, but I’m making choices everyday to try and find it. (more…)

October 31, 2012
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Limestoneblimestone

Tapestries and Shadows outside Sharmita's and Daila's Casita

We’re packing up the van as I write, and setting off to NV for a second look at the stellar limestone potential that Joe can’t stop talking, dreaming, and thinking about. The funny part is we have a comfy place to stay. We’re renting a room with a few friends here in Ivins right outside of St George, but opting for a few nights in the van seems like a no brainer at this point. I might as well get use to it since it’ll likely be the theme of our next few months and over this summer once Southern Utah gets too hot. Our list includes, but is not limited too, or subjected by any of the following locations; CO, UT, WA, CA, NV and maybe even Canada. I doubt we’ll hit all the spots we have in mind on our Northwest trip, but it’s always nice to think big. (more…)

May 29, 2012