Archive for April, 2010

Happy Changes and Stuff

Happy Changes and Stuff

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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For any of you following DirtbagWriter I have obviously abandoned my publication schedule during this last week and have well… decided to abandon it completely.  My gears have been churning and many new opportunities have risen from the dust so I’ve decided to make some big changes here. Have you ever felt like starting over?  [...]

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Dirtbag Motels, Roaches, and Other Gnarly Stuff

Dirtbag Motels, Roaches, and Other Gnarly Stuff

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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I was extremely weary after a long day of driving and sightseeing in the desert and found myself in Tonopah, Nevada – still six-hours away from my home in Salt Lake City.  I found a parking spot in town to crash in back of Roo.  It was only 7pm, but I was wiped.  I tried [...]

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Why I Love the West: Deserts (and Giveaway!)

Why I Love the West: Deserts (and Giveaway!)

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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I was listening to this podcast the other day while road tripping through the desert and found myself both saddened and furious.  In Stuff You Should Know’s Will the moon save humanity?, Josh and Chuck are pondering the end of the world and discussing projects that may save humanity. In the intro they discuss projects [...]

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What NOT To Do On Desert Road Trips

What NOT To Do On Desert Road Trips

Posted on 07. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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My desert road tripping travels and dirt road obsession has gotten me into a lot of almost troubles. After a serious close one the other day (#1) I’ve decided to step up my desert travel safety measures. Here are 10 things I wouldn’t recommend doing when road trippin’ through desert land. 1. Enter unfamiliar desert [...]

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Why the Dirtbag Writer?

Why the Dirtbag Writer?

Posted on 05. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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I just finished reading 4 Classic Mistakes I Made In My First Year of Blogging which led me to reflect on all the things I think I’ve done wrong with this blog.  And then I read Abbie Mood’s This Niche Business is Stressing Me Out and then I really started spiraling. For a while I’ve [...]

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Running with Buffalo: Reflections on My First Ultra

Running with Buffalo: Reflections on My First Ultra

Posted on 02. Apr, 2010 by Writer.

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So I finished the big race and knocked off numero dos on the life list. I did it and surprised the hell out of myself. I don’t think I have ever been so proud of myself. Not just because I finished the race but also because I finished the race smiling.

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