i started writing a very political post about being around actual socialists out here (genuine ideological reds) but i decided against that. ill save that for barroom discussions. i consider myself a socialist because of my thoughts, but i kind of pray i never let myself fall into ideology if/when i go back to school ( Read more... )

Payday! And with the money was bought beer, cheese, and tickets to see Willie Nelson in 3 weeks (I knew he'd be around again) and Robert Randolph with Ziggy Marley. Now to check out Elvis Costello tickets. Morrissey's around too . . .

Living in a major venue area with a car for the first time in my life, I might overdo the concert circuit. A bit.

I have my coworker's number and am going into the city tomorrow (possibly with her, if we go as a group) for an Earth Day celebration (I'm hoping to meet up with a friend of hers from Ohio who works in a socialist bookstore). This area of the country is the most progressive and green I've ever seen (the Bay Area, duh), with massive festivals, ( Read more... )

Week two's over, I know my coworkers much better now and enough time's passed that everyone's pretty friendly after that initial official-feeling first week. Might take the ferry to San Francisco tomorrow, seems like it's a really good deal with free parking, $12 round trip, and a free MUNI pass to get around the city on rail or bus or whatever ( Read more... )

My first week of work went pretty smooth(ly?), plus some notes on Marin. Wow, folks, this post ended up being longer than I expected (but isn't that always the case?)

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On Saturday I'll be going into Petaluma for a day of indulgence with telecommunications and spending of money (and preferably a day of starting a nearby bank account). Though I'd be interested to head around Sonoma county to the north afterward, I'm planning on spending several hours in town fairly sedentary, so I should be online a bit and also ( Read more... )

writing now from point reyes station, the small park boundary town that, on sunday, is swarmed with bikers clad in leather, peace advocating old ladies outside the bank, spandex-clad road bikers, and californians in general. my roomate evan (another MCCer who relocated) was commenting on how odd the biking and cycling subcultures are, with the ( Read more... )

i made it to the coast, where ive moved in, have no cell reception without an hour drive, internet access without a 20 minute drive, or landline, or really a confirmed address until monday. ill be writing impressions and feelings and blah blah blah here before too long, as well as pictures of the trip and whatnot. overall its sunny and comfortable.

i found this on craigslist in the bay area. unfortunately i dont have (a) room in my car, or (b) $1500 to drop on it.


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I've been taking pictures a lot recently, anticipating my upcoming departure from my Montana life.

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