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Tom Gates

All of the below was written during a lap around the world. For the best of these stories, please check out my book, Wayward: Fetching Tales from a Year on the Road.

On Twitter: Waywardlife.

Email: theworldisgettingsmaller@gmail.com

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March 19, 2012

Wayward: Fetching Tales from a Year on the Road

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My book is now available for iPad and Kindle, via those stores.  $4.99.  Yay!

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June 28, 2010

Ventura Beach Underpass

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I appreciate that they've done some nice art near the fairgrounds.  I'm a little alarmed, though, at how, um, big this man is.

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June 16, 2010

Photos from LA Pride 6/13/2010

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Some really fun photos here. I don't know WHAT that is talking on his cell phone.  Also, is there some kind of fetish that goes along with a horse and buggy that I don't know about?

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April 19, 2010

False Advertising

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The outside of the 7 Eleven Ice Cream tub.  The inside.  Not looking too similar to me.

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April 19, 2010

The Ramen Rangers

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I got my hands on the pilot script and am going to read it tonight.  Really curious to hear if they pull this one off....a show about CIA Backpackers?

http://matadornights.com/the-ramen-rangers-cw-pilot-turns-backpackers-into-cia-operatives/
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April 12, 2010

Croque Madame @ Monsieur Marcel = HEAVEN

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Monsieur Marcel in Farmer's Market at The Grove, Los Angeles.  All kinds of delicious.

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April 11, 2010

As Seen at The Grove

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The Magic Nut & Candy Company, The Grove Farmer's Market, Los Angeles

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April 8, 2010

Cascais, Portugal

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April 3, 2010

Why I Love Irv's Burgers in West Hollywood

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This is where I read LA Weekly every week and fail to improve my cholesterol level.

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April 3, 2010

Large Flies in Taman Negara, Malaysia

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My hand. My foot. My word.

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