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    Anthony Bourdain, My Mom, and the Loss of Heroes

    June 9, 2018

    Those who traffic in beauty and look for the divine leave themselves open to having the world pulled out from under them. It hardens some people. And it chews up others. And for many, it does both.

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    Sam Shepard and the Speed of Sound

    August 2, 2017

    Remembering Sam Shepard through the words of Patti Smith, and thinking about the mark my friends and I will make on the world. With a link to Smith’s extraordinary farewell to her friend.

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    Four Good Habits to Set at the Start of a Long Trip

    January 23, 2017

    Unlike my previous journeys, this time I’ve put some thought into how I can keep myself from falling into old, ugly patterns.

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    January 5, 2017

    Welcome to the new site.

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    New post on The Stories—A Dayton Family Story

    December 30, 2016

    My latest piece for The Stories on Medium is up. It’s about my family, the city the centered around for generations, and the cemetery I visit to pay my respects.

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    New post on The Stories—Hilo and the Angry Sea

    December 18, 2016

    My story “Hilo and the Angry Sea” is up over at Medium as part of the series, The Stories. It’s looking like I’m going to be a regular contributor to that project, so I hope you’ll check it out.

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    The Stories on Medium

    December 12, 2016

    I’m pleased to announce that I am part of a new series on Medium called The Stories. The series is curated by my friend Sara Benincasa and features two to three true stories every week. They’ve featured my own story,…

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    The Road Ahead

    December 9, 2016

    It’s difficult to articulate, but I think it comes down to this idea: This is what I believe I’m supposed to be doing right now.

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    Publication for “On the Trail of Jack London”

    August 30, 2016

    My story “On the Trail of Jack London” was chosen for a Solas Award back in February, and the publication that does the awards, Traveler’s Tales, is publishing it twice this week.

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    Last Days on Deslonde Street

    July 6, 2016

    In the last two decades, there is no address I’ve claimed longer than a little cabin on Deslonde Street.

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Nick Fox is a travelling writer, editor, storyteller, explorer and sporting enthusiast with nearly a decade of experience as a tour guide in a variety of locations. He has travelled to all 50 U.S. states (living in 10 of them) and visited nearly 30 countries across five continents. His work has appeared in The Museum of Americana and travellerstales.com, as well as Waxwing, where he currently serves as the music editor. A native Floridian and a longtime resident of both Chicago and New Orleans, Nick currently makes his home on the road.

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  • Derren on All the Good Songs: TRACK 4—“Rock Lobster” by the B-52’sPlanet Claire for me Nick!
  • Lili Flanders on All the Good Songs: TRACK 12—“Buffalo Gals” by Bruce SpringsteenTell it, Nick! I love the knowledge and heart in all your posts. Thanks for this…
  • Randall M Weiner on All the Good Songs: TRACK 6—”Medley: It’s All Right/For Sentimental Reasons” by Sam CookeThis is terrific, Nick.
  • Paula Foley on All the Good Songs: TRACK 11—“What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” by R.E.M.What an incredible story-and so well told, brother!
  • Tony Brown on All the Good Songs: TRACK 10—“See Me in the Evening” by Hound Dog Taylor and the HouserockersNailed it.
  • Robin on All the Good Songs: TRACK 4—“Rock Lobster” by the B-52’sLove it! Stay Safe Nick!
  • karen on All the Good Songs: TRACK 4—“Rock Lobster” by the B-52’sI just listened to them last weekend & this song has already been off and on…
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