Niko, a man who helped my family bring me into the world. At 13 I was already subscribed to Adbusters and Utne reader (some of the best christmas gifts ever). He took me aside and ensured that I could change a tire, carry a load of shingles, and play street hockey with the rest of the boys in our town. We crossed the threshold of burningman together, in which all of lives were forever changed and our family grew exponentially. Most of his last years of his 20's have been spent in Gerlach working for BM, dedicated to the core to the dream that manifests for us for a mere week of our lives. My first introduction to fire was with him. He was my example of living for the adventure of it while taking people along for the ride. Performing with different groups I remember a family photo share where we all sat at the table and he was showing us his "UV costume" as a naked blacklight orange and black zebra. He taught me all the "bad things" that I know, and forever I am grateful. So to all those in the extended family...let him know how his life of 30 years have woven into yours....
Happy birthday Niko