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DesertRat

@desertrat

I'm a nomad, documentary photographer, writer & curator of news. Former blockchain exec and recovering journalist. I can usually be found sipping an espresso...

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DesertRat
@desertrat Sep 3, 2019, 11:02 PM UTC

Surrendering During the Climate Crisis

For those of us who choose to live in places where Mother Nature reveals her viscous side every year, there’s a special lesson to be absorbed. Surrender. As soon as I was old enough to choose my dwel…

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DesertRat
@desertrat Aug 7, 2019, 6:39 PM UTC

Growing Up Under The Patriarchy & Breaking The Cycle

Exploring my tenuous relationship with the patriarchy is something I’m beginning to devote more time to these days. And I’m guessing my fellow female “tomboys” of the 80s & 90s might be doing the…

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DesertRat
@desertrat Aug 6, 2019, 10:13 PM UTC

Breaking Down Reality-- Without Breaking Down Completely

Let’s break it down our eco-reality and get real for a second. There’s a conversation we, as a collective, are not having on a regular basis. What is your ten year plan for living on this planet and…

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DesertRat
@desertrat Jul 31, 2019, 12:24 AM UTC

A Staple for Healing Crystal Collections: Amethyst

Amethyst is an essential healing crystal for your collection and a great starting point if you're just beginning your crystal journey! Amethyst brings protection and purification into your daily life…

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DesertRat
@desertrat Jul 30, 2019, 10:48 PM UTC

Cultivating Hope Amidst The Chaos

It’s 2019. Hope is a commodity that’s hard to come by and even harder to keep hold of. I mean, just scan my Twitter timeline and see what I’ve retweeted in the past 24 hours and you’ll understand whe…

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DesertRat
@desertrat Jul 29, 2019, 5:59 PM UTC

For the Love of All Things Holy-- Mind Your Data!

Our data exhaust is everywhere. Everywhere we walk, (almost) everything we do in the modern world produces a tsunami of data and corporations are making millions from our resistance to protect oursel…

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DesertRat
@desertrat May 27, 2019, 6:21 PM UTC

Tools for Inner Peace

Our worlds are chaos. Between navigating our personal struggles to make ends meet, staying balanced as we travel through the day and surviving the political and environmental turmoil we are all colle…

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DesertRat
@desertrat May 25, 2019, 5:01 PM UTC

Seeking Sustainability

As a digital nomad, I navigate the impacts of my lifestyle with grit and grace-- ha! -- more like chaos and doubt. I’m a girl who longs for a simple home, but has no idea where that home should be lo…

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DesertRat
@desertrat May 24, 2019, 4:32 PM UTC

The Artist's Poverty Narratives

Here’s my poverty narrative. I fight like hell to land some client work and get inspired. I love my clients and helping people. I do the work. We’re all happy. There’s money in the bank and that’s lo…

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DesertRat
@desertrat May 24, 2019, 4:02 PM UTC

How is everyone feeling about Steem?

Just curious...I took a break from Steemit for a spell and I'm curious if it's worth the effort to dive back in? Comment below and give me some insight! Would be greatly appreciated!

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