Ava Adore is a lifetime Chicagian who describes her city as a queer and affordable haven, but also talks about why she calls the Nevada desert her home for 6 weeks out of every year during Burning Man.  We discuss what it's like to be a traveling escort, the principles of Burning Man, what has pulled her back every year since 2011, understanding herself in light of her late autism diagnosis, and so much more!  Guest Recommendations: Books: Contemporary Prostitution: Study of a Social Question, by Leo Taxil, translated by Jack V Parker The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World, by Virginia Postrel  Music: EDM Artists like Pfisher Orvelle Peck  People:  Guest: Ava Adore  Host: Jessie Sage Producer: Emily Foster Music: Benjamin J Benamati Sponsor: Assembly Four You can support our podcast on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/sapiotextual