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Mike De Socio

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Another summer making literal dreams come true. I

Another summer making literal dreams come true. I thought it would be near-impossible to top last summer’s month in the Adirondacks, but this year was magical in its own way.

June, July and August were absolutely brimming with love, joy, friends, new experiences and unbelievable scenery.

In reverse order: A long-overdue return to Ptown; my biggest byline ever; a stunning traverse of the Dolomites; a Venice homecoming with pastries to die for; a very gay weekend with some very gay friends; and my first (but not last) bikepacking trip with the coolest kids.

Hard to believe I packed that all into 3 months. As my dad would say: “When did you have time to work???” 🤪

5 years ❤️🥰🥹 And what a 5 years it’s b

5 years ❤️🥰🥹 And what a 5 years it’s been.

I fall more in love with @rledzz every year. The giggles, the adventures, the sass — it never ends, and it fills my life with so much joy.

We’ve loved each other through so many eras, jobs, seasons, homes and the big bad pandemic. It’s absolutely flown by, but I’m trying to soak in every moment.

I can’t wait for so many more ❤️‍🔥

A decade ago, when I first attended a National Sco

A decade ago, when I first attended a National Scout Jamboree, I was 18 years old, the definition of “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.” I spent my time at the Summit running around with my camera and notepad, capturing stories and creating pieces for the on-site publication, Jamboree Today. It was thrilling for me as a budding journalist.

This week, I returned to the Jamboree for the first time since 2013. Somehow, all these years later, I spent my time there doing mostly the same thing: Exploring the event with a camera and notepad in hand. Only this time, my role was very different. I was there as a member of the external media, on assignment for The Washington Post.

It’s hard to believe I’m typing any of that. So, so much has changed for me and for the BSA in these fateful 10 years. I know for certain that little 18-year-old me never would have expected covering this event 10 years later as a openly, proudly queer professional journalist freelancing for a national newspaper, with a book on the way. 🥹

And so it’s with so much gratitude and pride that I share my first-ever byline in the Post, published this morning. It would mean the world to me if you gave it a read. 🏳️‍🌈 Link in my stories.

(And swipe to the end of these pics for a special surprise 🤓)

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