An Epilogue - a letter that we received from one of our campers:

Trade Comfort for Vitality: A Tiny Pause in our Efforts will lead to Greater Future Fruits

This year in an effort to revamp and revitalize. We are trading Comfort for Vitality.  What does this mean? After the nearly apocalyptic weather events last year that stripped Comfort & Joy to bare bones, much of our camp was destroyed by Mudpocalypse 2023.  We trudge on.  Sadly, the list of materials that were destroyed that left our daring camp derelict could not be recovered.  As a result our handy helpers have determined this year in 2024 Comfort & Joy after many MANY years on the Playa to take a break, girl.  

We are all feeling some type of way! All of us have found a home- a tribe here at Comfort & Joy.  The news that the physical manifestation of C&J will not return to the playa in 2024 is no doubt shocking, and disheartening.  However, we want to assure you, we are NOT going anywhere.  Comfort & Joy is a state of mind, and we bring that every year to the playa.  THAT is what makes us special. Not the Afterglow, not our swingin’ dick signs, not our beaten down piano, not even the pink gym (though we are gonna miss those swole glutes, honey). 

Remember, we are all co-creators! Together, we make this happen. Comfort & Joy is a Do-ocracy. Do-ers get things done better when they work together with others. We look out for each other. We pitch in. We pay attention to each other and are sensitive to both individuals and to the collective vibe. We strive to be kind and to do unto others as we would have them do unto us. When that doesn’t quite work out, we discuss issues with each other, and with camp leaders to resolve problems within our playa family.

Last year we witnessed our daring group of queer champions transform Comfort & Joy into a relief shelter, a neighborhood kitchen, a heartened haven for those trodden down by the rain, and we will continue to do so, on and off the Playa, rain or SHINE.  That’s who we are, and that part isn’t going anywhere.

See you in the dust!

(L)ash~