Not Just for the Young
The point is, Burning Man does something to people that is inexplicable, but inescapable.  For those of us in the so-called twilight of our lives, it has the potential to add quality if not quantity to your days on earth.  In fact, seniors probably have the most to gain from attending [...]

Self-Reliance and Rugged Individualism

Going to Burning Man is like returning to the days when America was known for individualism, self-reliance and an antithesis to rules and regulations.  You prepare yourself as the pioneers did, packing all of your own food, water and supplies.  There are no landline services to the Playa, so power is [...]

It’s the Economy Stupid

Not since Adam Smith has an economic model been turned on its head so thoroughly.  Burning Man is a “gifting” economy.  There are only two things for sale – ice and coffee (or tea if you so choose).  Otherwise, everything is free – or gifted in the parlance of Black Rock [...]

What Is Burning Man?
Burning Man is a celebration of self-expression.  That makes descriptions of the Festival problematical since it leaves a unique impression on each of the 40,000 attendees (or citizens, as we were called).  For me, it first seemed mostly about the art.  But eventually it became an adventure in risk-taking and stepping outside [...]

Durabrand UC-280 computer speakers are an affordable set of pc speakers that are silver and black in color. I go through computer speakers pretty fast, so I picked up a pair for $12 bucks at the store to see if I could get away with using them. I decided to write a review about the [...]