Fertility 2.0: Burning Man 2012

by Troy Williams

I know that non-Burners often get annoyed when Burners go on and on and on ad nauseum about how awesome Burning Man is, and how you — no YOU — really need to go.  That’s not me.  It’s not an experience meant for everyone.  But it is pretty phenomenal for those lucky, brave souls who venture forth.  This year was my third burn and by far my best.  Mostly due in part to going with great friends — and camping with the dazzling personalities at Lip Service.

Yes, we give bad advice.

Lip Service: The Musical

plus, you sometimes run into old friends — like SLC ex-pat and San Francisco socialite Justin Barker. Here we are at the Madonnapocalypse (Get over it.  You owe her everything).

Instagram by Matthew Landis

It was also great to share the experience with two virgins — my bf Josh Lee and my criminal defense attorney Jesse Nix.

Photo by David Newkirk

The Utah Corp. created the magnificent Beehive Queen.  I burned away one of my demons within her glorious hive.

photo by David Newkirk

Thank you friends — Kent Frogley, Matthew Landis, Skyler Jones, Jesse Nix, Wynn John, David Newkirk and Josh Lee for celebrating the experience.

photo by David Newkirk

DISTRIKT: The Sexiest People on the Planet

Photo by David Newkirk

photo by David Newkirk

Lighter Fluid

Center Camp. Ice Coffee. Recovering. Photo by Josh Lee

photo by David Newkirk

recovery facials

Lastly, I’m grateful Dave Newkirk was able to join us.  That guy has been with me through every important event of my life the past few years.  I never want to burn without him.  It’s his eye that created these beautiful images.  Thanks Dave!

The Man 2012

and so we begin and return again…

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About Troy Williams

Troy is currently the public affairs director of KRCL 90.9 FM in Salt Lake City and the executive producer of RadioActive. His work has been featured in The Nation, Interview Magazine, Huffington Post, The Gay Times and OUT Magazine. He also co-wrote the one-woman show, The Passion of Sister Dottie S. Dixon. In 2011 Troy will appear in the new Errol Morris documentary, Tabloid.
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