The spouse, partner, or lover of someone who attends the annual Burning
Man event in Black Rock City, NV that happens the week before, and including, Labor
Day. As the event approaches, the spouse, partner, or lover feels increasingly abandoned while the crazed Burner becomes consumed with preparation for the event. The Burning
Man widow eventually gives up all hope of making contact with the crazed Burner, even though they may live in the same house.
The
average Burner can be gone anywhere from three days to three weeks. When the Burner returns, it pees itself blathering on and on about what happened at the Burn, while already making preparations for the following year. The Burning
Man widow listens patiently (for the first couple of weeks), while trying to prevent their eyes from
glazing over, but eventually becomes indifferent or irritated by the constant mention of the
Man. Every conversation is peppered with obscure references to various theme camps, art cars, playa foot, the Temple, and
port-a-pottie signage.
Oh boy, I can't wait until next year to hear the Greeters say "Welcome
Home"!!!
