I climbed up to Radio Hill Gardens to get a better look at the city, to get off the streets for a little while. There were surprisingly few camps hidden along the trails, even as I got turned around and ended up along the Arroyo Seco Parkway. After passing up eating at either Won Kok […]
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Sleeping in Union Station
This is the city. Los Angeles, California. It’s the motion picture capital of the world. Some come to Los Angeles to see the stars or try to become one. I’m trying to get out. The lobby of Union Station was my hotel room, shared with dozens of others, their angry voices reflecting off the marble […]
Klamath Falls, Oregon
I found myself wandering the desolate streets of Klamath Falls late into the night. Heading to Los Angeles, and then points east. My backpack has become too heavy from the multitude of gear experiments this year, and maybe it’s time for a change. Cut everything back to bare minimum. Besides, wearing blue jeans makes me […]
Broken Top, Oregon
Fun times with a little elevation gain #Oregon
Redemption Ranch, Oregon
A nice wind down from the hectic pace of daydreaming and eating way too many Pop Tarts… Thanks @kenny.crain #goodtimes
Fourth Anniversary of XH5
Today is the Fourth Anniversary of XH5, a personal cryptocurrency project built on the Stellar network that has revolutionized my perspective of finance. XH5 is what I think about every day in a quixotic attempt to obtain value like growth from volatile digital assets, while also exploring practical applications for my theory of deflationary compounding. […]
Sunriver, Oregon
Accidentally frosted the tips of my hair while painting. Made a collage called Change. Not pictured here are the blue jeans I bought to fit into society. I haven’t worn them yet. Conformity in a culture of tailored truths doesn’t seem to be a good fit, and yet… #membershiphasitsprivileges #jackiedaytona
LaPine, Oregon
Had a little free time in my schedule, thought I’d open myself up to a bunch of suppressed emotions for a couple hours. #fungi #emotionalhealth
Diamond Lake Resort, Oregon
Days of rain and nights of snow, with no break for most of the rest of the week, I lost the desire to hike. Hiked out of the woods, through a magic tunnel to hot chocolate, freshly made chicken pot pie, and an indoor fireplace. I was going to dry off and maybe hitchhike down […]
Mount Thielsen, Oregon
When I saw the water cache I realized that I’d hiked five miles in the wrong direction. The sun had found its way out from behind clouds and I felt light on my feet after a long night’s sleep. But when I turned around to retrace my steps the sky grew dark, the clouds thick, […]