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Growing Up in Southeast Texas: The Good, the Bad, and the sha-Nasty
July 22, 2018October 17, 2024

Some of the best parts about growing up in Southeast Texas were also the worst parts about growing up in Southeast Texas. A gloriously upsetting local watering hole, nicknamed “ShaNasty’s”, serves as a fine example. Much like Waffle House or the local sinkhole, we know this place is disgusting, but it’s our disgusting.

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What and Who is The Detour Effect?

The Detour Effect is what happens when you let yourself get off-course, whether in a travel itinerary or in life. The best experiences often occur on detours from "The Plan". I believe in traveling on a whim (with healthy risk management).

I work remotely and nomadically for a guided hiking tour operator. I once sat in a cubicle in the music industry. Then I said "nah" and ran off into the woods, where I still spend most of my time today. I like seedy motels, truck stops, hiking around the world, and being left alone.

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