Monthly Archives: September 2010

On Hold for Alchemy

September 24, 2010 Posted by Issa under Burning Man
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I’m about to hit the road to go to Alchemy, the Georgia burn. I’m helping organize a theme camp this year called Fucking Awesome, so I have been much busier with Alchemy prep than I have been in years past.

Joshua pointed out the other day that while we don’t celebrate religious holidays, burns are definitely holidays for us. Burns are events that mark the passage of time and give sustenance to the rest of the year. This year Alchemy is the only burn I’m attending, and I’ve turned it into a huge holiday. I have been preparing for it for months and months, and I’m far more excited about it than I ever was about opening gifts on Christmas morning. Keep Reading

Hairy Legs Cause Tragedy!

September 16, 2010 Posted by Issa under Think About It
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It’s been over 10 years since I first stopped shaving, with the times between shaves gradually growing until it was almost permanent. I still shaved once or twice a year for parties and burns where I was likely to be naked around people or wearing short skirts. It’s been about a year now since I gave that up, too. I really just do not ever shave now. This means I’m pretty much over shaving pressure. I’m not concerned with anyone’s reactions to my hairy legs. That means things like this advertisement don’t have any pressure or condemnation, they’re simply downright funny to me: Keep Reading

Smile! Dancing Bird

September 9, 2010 Posted by Issa under Uncategorized
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Frostie the Cockatoo dancing to Ray Charles! Keep Reading

Wallowing with the Pigs

September 2, 2010 Posted by Issa under Animals
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I meant to take one sunny afternoon this summer and roll around with the pigs in their wallow. I love pigs, I love getting muddy, and it seemed like a silly little fun thing perfectly suited for me. Keep Reading