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Odds and ends: articles, guides and files.

• Historical Markers & Monuments – Reference
  Quick reference for finding E Clampus Vitus plaques and other historical roadside markers.

burning-man

• Burning Man Gate Wait Times
  Hourly gate and exodus wait times at Black Rock City, averaged from community reports for 2024–2025: when the lines are shortest getting in and getting out.
• The Unpacking List — Stuff to Leave Home

games

• The Card Game — Rules
  No board. No app. No winners. (Well, maybe one winner.)

photography

• Artistic Inspirations
  Photographers and artists whose work echoes recurring threads in Fred Heald's own photography, with real examples.
• Southern Africa Phone Photo Notes
  A dozen iPhone photography ideas for a Southern Africa trip, built around talking to people first and photographing them second.

politics

• Fred's Voter Guide — November 3, 2026 · 2026-11-03
  California general election. The statewide picks apply to every California voter. The San Diego County section applies countywide. The last section only applies if your ballot matches mine (North…
• Political Views
  I'm a secular humanist who believes in supporting my fellow humans, especially those who need help. My worldview is simple: people who can give more should, and people who need more should get it.

vehicles

• Car Cost Per Day Analysis
  Interactive chart: how the average daily cost of owning my 2010 Lexus GX falls over time, with a keep-vs-replace comparison.
• Commute Fuel Cost & Vehicle Replacement Analysis
• MPG Cost Calculator
  Fuel cost over lifetime miles; adjust any value to recalculate.