Burning Man Project 2006

Dear Princess Leah,
Okay, there it is. Burning Man, 2006. One week, 40,000 people, one desert, thousands of theme-camps, a thunderdome*, a full-size pirate ship, masses of painted people, no rules, and one giant wooden man to be set ablaze. And me? I'm 200 miles from where they have it. I have to go right? It's the rules. Tickets are $250. Hey, it's an experience. So, for the sake of this decision, your comments will sway me. Of course, all are invited to come join.

The thing is, some people think the Burning Man is a big pagan, pot smoking bash, and they're not entirely wrong. But then I came across this article, and it put things in better perspective. I emailed that guy and asked if I could meet and hang out with his group. The thing is, I'm not going to stand by and condemn the artistic expression, and hopefully, they'll understand that I want to help minister, but also to join in at some level, so long as I'm not joining in what I feel is sin.

*Thunderdome: right when I wrote that word, the girl behind the counter at It's A Grind said "Mad Maxx" while naming drinks off to a customer. A sign! Or not! How did she know to say Mad Maxx right when I was writing the word Thunderdome? Wow, is all I have to say. In case you don't know how the two are related, see here.

Recent movies: Miami Vice ***, Pirates ****, Cold Mountain ****
Currently reading: On Writing, Stephen King; Treasure Island, Robert Louis Stevenson.