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About HJ Sandigo
HJ Sandigo hails from Placerville, California. His decision to exchange his car for a camper van led him to explore the country and visit monastic communities across the globe. HJ is immensely grateful for the experiences, wisdom, and humor that people have shared with him throughout his odyssey. His work has been featured in Foreshadow Magazine, The Dreamland Review, Forum, and various poetry anthologies in San Francisco.
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