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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Can Someone Please Explain Bitcoin to Me Like I’m Five?
A few years ago, I thought I was fairly intelligent. Or at least smart enough to get 7 out of 61 questions right on Jeopardy! But now I’m not so sure. Have you ever looked into Bitcoin? Trying to understand Bitcoin feels like trying to help the kids with their math homework when Common Core…
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Help! I’m Living With Criminals
Help! If you’re reading this, please send help. I’m trapped. I’ve locked myself in the master bathroom, but that’s not the problem. The problem is lurking just outside the bathroom door, waiting for me to come out so that they can terrorize me some more. Armed with a relentlessness that would have made Al Capone…
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I Shall Remake My Body
“I’ll make my body.” – Theodore Roosevelt Edmund Morris wrote a book called The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, which if you haven’t checked out, I highly recommend. It makes for a great audio book too. Anyway, expounding on Teddy’s early life, the book reveals that Teddy was a sickly child who battled debilitating asthma, and…
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When the Pain is Finally Gone
After living with pain for so long, it’s hard to imagine a day without it, but it feels like that day could be approaching soon. Its surreal to even think about. As I write this, another nerve in my back is burning, signaling that yet another stage of healing is about to be completed. Fingers…
