I never took a good look before. I suppose I never wanted to. But he kept asking me to regard him. Begging me, really. So, I did. “Aren’t I beautiful?” he said. And he was in a way. Like the sparkling lights of Vegas, before smoke and perfume remind you why you’re there. Regarding him,…
Author: Matt Larson
With my first book, 4000s by 40, released this fall, I am fulfilling a lifelong dream of writing, and am excited to continue the journey of storytelling with future projects—so much so that the day after I published 4000s by 40, I began my next work.
Much of my inspiration comes from nature. My early love for the ocean, found on the South Shore of Massachusetts, has transitioned into a deep passion for the mountains here in New Hampshire, and I wanted to share that with my first book.
If you’d like to connect or have any inquiries, you can reach out to me at [email protected]. I’m also on Instagram and Facebook at wanderingmatt8. Happy reading!
Finding Solitude at Mount Monadnock’s Kiasticuticus Peak
I hit Monadnock State Park this week to scope out the fall foliage and to try something new. New at the park, that is. I’ve climbed Monadnock several times before and am quite familiar with the hordes that flock to its summit. But this time, I wanted to see if I could find a lesser-known…
Patching in for the Belknap Range
This week, I patched in to become a part of the group of hikers who have completed the Belknap 12 summits. The Belknap Range is a set of peaks located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and they offer you a great opportunity to take in the beauty of the surrounding area—especially Lake Winnipesaukee….
Mountain Disagreements
I recently met a fellow hiker who shared my enthusiasm for the 4000-footers, but we had a difference of opinion on two of them. Namely, Adams and Jefferson. He expressed a little disenchantment with Adams, whereas I’ve always enjoyed it. I like it whether I’m summiting or if I’m just planning to wrap my way…