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 doing 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 trying to figure out their own next step, I hope this site encourages you to keep getting outside, keep exploring, and keep making new discoveries. I suppose this place serves as a very public reminder to myself that I need to keep doing the same.
Enjoy it out there!
What’s New
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The First Day
They said there was no other way, but all of their ways made me ill, and as they drained my light away, they offered me another pill. And when my body couldn’t heal they said it must be in my mind. So they wanted me not to feel, but I continued to decline. Finally, it…
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Praise for the Conveyor Belt Managers
In every household, there is a battle, of that, I have never had any doubt: one that carries in all of the chattel and one that carries all of it back out…
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On the Cusp
I can feel it. Not the coming of fame or some major accomplishment. No societal achievement that no one else could tame. You won’t see it. It’s taken years. And required more time than I ever thought one would need. Never knowing if I’d be freed to continue the climb. Clear of the tears. No,…
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Weekend Thought: Mandatory Year of Civil Service?
Something is adrift, isn’t it? Too many parents – good parents – seem to be complaining about, or joking about, their children’s lack of respect. Too many teachers are having to deal with idiots performing “devious licks” or worse. And while the schools have their hands full keeping kids from ripping out toilets, on the…
