Author Archives: matthew

About matthew

Writer, musician, bad dancer who just won't quit.

love in every genre: how to craft the perfect valentine’s mixtape

Posted on February 14, 2013 by matthew

Since the introduction of the Walkman in 1979, one of the great joys of being in love has been to curate the perfect mixtape for your sweetheart. Remember waiting with your finger on the record button for Janet Jackson’s “Runaway” … Continue reading →

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christmas eves on keowee

Posted on December 18, 2012 by matthew

Back in November, I started a writing exercise that turned into this short recollection of how, when I was growing up, my Dad’s side of the family spent our Christmas holidays together. It is also about Amy Grant, who is … Continue reading →

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dear mr. president

Posted on November 7, 2012 by matthew

November 7, 2012 Dear President Obama: I am so glad that I will continue to call you “President” for the next four years. I am also glad that your campaign will no longer be emailing me five times a day! … Continue reading →

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companion

Posted on October 9, 2012 by matthew

On Monday, October 1, I had to let go of my border collie. He is called Winslow. He developed a spinal tumor that rapidly progressed, leaving him paralyzed and beyond recovery. My words here are woefully inadequate, but I needed … Continue reading →

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the great chicken squabble of 2012

Posted on July 30, 2012 by matthew

I would have loved nothing more than to let this Chick-Fil-A debacle blow over without adding my silly voice to the cacophony. I tried to ignore the endless stream of comments in my social media streams,  to avoid the topic … Continue reading →

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