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 whatever else I’m exploring at the moment.
If you’ve got a moment, check out the latest posts and drop a comment if you have an experience to share or if something rings true for you. 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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An Invigorating Yes
Yesterday I posted about a quirky bit of history at my house, where Gerald Ford came to visit fifty years ago. It all came about because George Roberts, former Speaker of the House in NH, asked me if I’d be willing to hear some stories and let some politicians do a presentation at my home,…
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Gerald Ford Had Lunch Here
Last year on September 11th, around 8 o’clock in the morning, I was dealing with a work crisis. I think it was the one where a water heater pipe exploded and soaked the floors of two commercial retail units with a few inches of water. At the same time, my kids were asking for help…
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Escape?
You’ve tried so hard to escape the duty. And the pain. To hide where you can manage refrain. You’ve run it out. You’ve screamed at it, punched, even turned and fled. All swallowed up inside your head. And after so many hours, so many years, what did you solve beyond your own resolve?
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The Race That Never Was
Back in 2020 I signed up to do the Pan Mass Challenge. I wasn’t much of a biker, and I was in rough shape, health-wise, but I figured by setting a big goal for myself, I might be able to will myself to do it. To get my body to do things it wasn’t ready…