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Physical State of Matt #12: TENNESSEE
I hadn’t been to Tennessee since my move out to LA in 1998. On that trip, I hit a chunk of metal in the road and blew my tire 40 minutes...


Physical State of Matt #11: KENTUCKY
Kentucky is best known for two things - horse racing and bourbon - and I had plans for both. Equipped with my new hat and dress shirt I...


Emotional State of Matt #12: GEEKY
It’s hardly news to anyone who knows me that I am a geek and have been since long before it was cool. I recently passed another GEEKY...


Physical State of Matt #10: LOUISIANA
I almost moved to New Orleans when I was nineteen. I was working at The John Thomas Steakhouse (which was sadly claimed by COVID), and I...


Emotional State of Matt #11: DIVORCED
After a year of separation, rounds of amicable but challenging negotiations, and countless emails back & forth with the lawyer, I signed...


Emotional State of Matt #10: GRIEVING
Last month, six weeks after marrying Jeff to my mother, I delivered his eulogy. I have spent my time since then staying with my mom and...
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