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Smoke Blower

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joined on 11/18/03
last updated 07/24/08
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My Testimonials

December 26, 2007
On this holiday that we share i wanted to let you know how much i appreciate you and your light and am thankful for all the wonderful moments we have shared. You are definitely one of life's amazing gifts.
June 12, 2006
This man is a gem among gems. He went through a real hard time this weekend, losing a substantial amount of his worldly possessions and he took it so well... I was floored by his calm and humility. Even when all was lost for him, he was concerned about other people and their welfare. He is truly a saint and anybody that gets to really know him will be permanently affected in a positive way.


May 6, 2006
Smoke Blower is the kindest man.

He welcomed us into his home, and he
and the whole group made us feel
loved and accepted from the first
minute. I look forward to getting to
know he and Luscious more as
we acclimate ourselves and find
our place in this very diverse
group of awesome people.

vixen
June 12, 2005
I am so much richer for having him in my life. Through it all, he is a true blue friend. He is vulnerable... and yet a tower of strength. Giving to a fault. Thank you for your friendship, Greg.
June 11, 2005
WARNING: This man is very well hung!
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Astounding! Truth or Fiction?

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Every day I learn more and discover that I know so little. Perhaps that's why I'm so happy - there is so much to learn and feel and do, and whatever I'm doing can bring joy.

Another thing - love is the universe. It's limitless, and creates itself as it expands. My life goal is to love each person I meet as deeply as I can, and in so doing touch the infinite.
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My Recent Activity

'Tain't Party ( events » community ) We will not be having our 4-day NYE party this year. Instead we're having a party between Christmas and New Year's. The details for the party can be found here:

puuhonua.org/taint-2008.html

"My right leg is named Christmas and my left... read more
event starts Friday, December 26, 2008 - 4:00 PM 16 RSVPs
Looking for a non-profit position (blog entry) Hi dear friends!

I'm looking for some direction and possible help here...

As part of my goals for the next year I'm determined to find a paying position in a non-profit. I've decided I need to be working for someone else at least part of th... read more
blog entry posted Mon, December 8, 2008 - 9:07 AM permalink - 2 comments
Secret Soiree featuring The Wet Spots in San Diego! ( events » live music ) Luscious and I met The Wet Spots at Burning Man this year and they are GREAT! Funny and very sex-positive! If you missed them there, here is a chance to see them right in our home town!

brought to you by
Agent Orchid and The Rubber Rose

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event starts Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 9:00 PM
San Diego Burning Man Splashdown Party at Pu'uhonua ( events » community ) Hi Everybody - This Saturday starting at noon and running through noon Sunday, the annual Burning Man Splashdown Party is happening at Pu'uhonua in Escondido. This has been a really well-attended and great event each of the last 5 years - it's an... read more
event starts Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Pirates invade Pu'uhonua! A 48 Hour NYE party ( events » community ) 2007 has been a year of comings and goings, fire and loss, windstorms and broken structures. It's also been a year in which many new wonderful bonds were formed in the San Diego burner community. But in all this change, there's also been continui... read more
event starts Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 12:00 PM 5 RSVPs
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My Blog

Hi dear friends!

I'm looking for some direction and possible help here...

As part of my goals for the next year I'm determined to find a paying position in a non-profit. I've decided I need to be working for someone else at least part of the time, but that the work needs to be service-oriented.

This doesn't have to be a big job, though certainly it could be if it's right. Here's what I'm looking for:

A position in management, marketing (fund raising) or public relations.
Part t... read more
Mon, December 8, 2008 - 9:07 AM permalink - 2 comments
 
This question has been forming in my mind for over a year now. Once upon a time, I was one of the most vocal, present and informed people in the San Diego burner community. I was able to co-mayor a BRC village of 300 people, host movie nights once a month, help out burners in need, make videos as community gifts, join projects, learn new skills. All this while I was employed more than 60 hours a week in a high stress executive job. What happened?

Lots of things - I quit my job, started... read more
Wed, October 3, 2007 - 9:40 AM permalink - 12 comments
 
Well, it's about time, isn't it? That place was boring anyway.

A couple of years ago we talked about alternatives to make it possible for us to hold on to our bourgeois lifestyle while maintaining a self-styled hedonistic / artist / bohemian ethic. Turns out that's really hard to do, and in some ways not very rewarding. But we also thought it might be good to maintain some continuity for our kids as Mom & Dad went otherwise insane.

But the time has come... Our kids (bless them) are... read more
Fri, June 29, 2007 - 1:39 AM permalink - 7 comments
 
This is the first time I've blogged in two consecutive days. Personal loss is new to me, and part of my therapy is through writing. And I truly and deeply appreciate all the responses of love and support.

Last night, the same day I arrived home at 3:45 am after driving all night with Insp. Gadget from San Francisco and the BM Regional Summit, I got a call from my Mom's nurse that she'd had a stroke and was being taken to the hospital in Long Beach. Luscious and I drove there and found h... read more
Tue, February 20, 2007 - 10:32 AM permalink - 8 comments
 
A few months ago I was named one of the three San Diego regional contacts by Burning Man. This weekend they invited all the regional contacts to San Francisco for a conference. And from that, I have to tell you all a short story.

Only four years ago I went to my first Burning Man at age 46. Two years later I became one of the self-employed, leaving my high pay high stress executive job at Sony. In that journey into new community and new values I lost a great deal of anger and self-loa... read more
Mon, February 19, 2007 - 4:48 PM permalink - 11 comments
 
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