Dirtbag Writer

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 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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You Know You Are a Dirtbag If…

Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by Writer.

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Several people have recently asked me what exactly a dirtbag is. DirtbaggerGuide.com uses the term dirtbag to describe the dreamer, adventurer, conventional dissenter, uber cheap, and sometimes well-worn traveler. The new dirtbag has evolved into an ambitious, eco-conscience, cooperative individual from its dirty, unkempt, and contemptable roots.

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New Beginnings: Weary Eyed Intern

Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by Writer.

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Started my internship today weary and googly-eyed – I must have looked like I slept in my car last night. It would have been nice to get to town a few days before but I somehow couldn’t manage. Quite simply, I didn’t want go. Leaving Salt Lake and all my lovely ones was way harder [...]