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What you see here is a slice of the actual map from my first adventure race. I have had it now for more than 16 years. Although I would not necessarily call myself a ‘pack rat,’ there are times that I find meaning in things that others might discard. I find meaning in many of the things now tucked away in my basement. This wrinkled and stained map is one such artifact. This map represents monumental failure. Failure Realized. Continue reading →