Archive for November, 2009

100+ Things to Do to Help Shape My Creative Life

100+ Things to Do to Help Shape My Creative Life

Posted on 22. Nov, 2009 by Writer.

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I have been working on my life list for a while but was motivated to post it after reading A Life Well Lived: Developing a Personal Manifesto and downing half a bottle of red.  There is something about red wine that fuels internal reflection followed by copious amounts of tears. I have recently made some [...]

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An Unexpected Trip Home

An Unexpected Trip Home

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Writer.

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The world speaks in such mysterious ways sometimes…. I had just finished a post whining about my lack of desire to return to Salt Lake City in the coming weeks and then the next morning boarded a plane to St. Louis to visit my bestest friend in the world.  Plane then gets delayed in Colorado [...]

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Come Dance With the West Wind

Come Dance With the West Wind

Posted on 17. Nov, 2009 by Writer.

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This photo essay was inspired by an assignment for MatadorU.

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And Yet Another Desert Weekend

And Yet Another Desert Weekend

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Writer.

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I am obsessed, thoroughly desert obsessed.  With all the money I have spent traveling nearly every weekend to the remarkably beautiful Utah desert I could have surely by now saved up for a year abroad.  My travel lust list is so long it almost stresses me out – so much that I have to add [...]

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Backpacks Road Tested Tough: Deuter Futura and Black Diamond Bullet

Backpacks Road Tested Tough: Deuter Futura and Black Diamond Bullet

Posted on 08. Nov, 2009 by Writer.

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The backpack is a symbol of adventure for any dirtbag or traveling vagabond. Here are two packs that have been road tested tough – a women’s specific Deuter pack great for hiking, overnight backpack trips, and traveling and Black Diamond’s super versatile Bullet Backpack.

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Freelancing for Travel Magazines: 10 Online and Print Publications That Want to Publish Your Work

Freelancing for Travel Magazines: 10 Online and Print Publications That Want to Publish Your Work

Posted on 02. Nov, 2009 by Writer.

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Here are 10 print and online publications that are currently looking for freelance contributors. When querying a new publication it is a good idea to read several back issues of the magazine and tailor your pitch specifically to the voice of that publication.

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