Welcome!
Welcome! My name’s Matt, and I love to write and hike. I’m the author of 4000s by 40 and am currently working on book two. When I’m not working on that, I come here to share tales from the trail, reflections on the writing process, and explore hidden truths.
Whether you’re a hiker, a writer, or just someone who loves a good story, I hope you find something here that resonates as you pursue your own discoveries.
What’s New
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The World Is Better Than You Think
Yesterday, like any good Viking lad with Norwegian roots, I took my family to cheer on the homeland at the World Cup. As we rowed our way down 495 towards Gillette Stadium, I could hardly contain my excitement. One of my family’s favorite players is Erling Haaland, and him being Norwegian (one of ours!) made…
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Unpause the Writing
Well, I’m back from the torrent. The last few weeks have been like drinking delicious water from a firehose—hard to handle, but glad for the gulps. Between kids’ graduations, epic playoff runs, and then having the pleasure of officiating my sister’s wedding this past weekend, there have been very few moments over these past few…
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Too Green to Grow
When we first planted them, we never anticipated that everything else would grow at such a rate. That the black sugar maple would reach far beyond where the sunlight dances and cover all the little eager leaves, lying in wait. That the temperatures would drop, far colder than ever before, and lay upon the earth…
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Claiming Territory
There’s a wetland marsh I like to visit when I’m out for a run that serves two pressing needs: the first is to give my legs a little rest halfway through the jog so I don’t fall on my face, and the second is to do a quick round of birdwatching. It’s a win-win. I…