Monthly Archives: June 2022

The Matters w/ Matt: Swimming In Lava For Diamonds

Every Wednesday: I never fail to be disgusted with advice columns. I am unsure why they still get paid to do what they do. As always, I am in awe when it comes to awful examples like Dear Prudence and Dear Abby. The … Continue reading

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Navy Story/Relationship Advice From Hell

It has been dry for months when it came to juicy emails that could inspire a blog posting. Lo and behold, Pat Stedman comes in for an assist. This snippet of his tweet made me harken back to one of … Continue reading

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FreeMatt in Review: 6-20 to 6-24

I hear loud noises. It might mean progress. In the meantime, this is the FreeMatt in Review. The Wild Dunmores of Somewhere County The arrest column highlights a “wild ass” who shares a last name with some “wild asses” of … Continue reading

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The Wild Dunmores of Somewhere County

I was digging through news reports and I saw where a man was arrested in one of my “drive through” counties. The police arrested this guy for allegedly attacking another man with a machete, leaving the other man a bloody … Continue reading

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The Matters w/ Matt: Now That I Am Starving…

Every Wednesday: I never fail to be disgusted with advice columns. I am unsure why they still get paid to do what they do. As always, I am in awe when it comes to awful examples like Dear Prudence and Dear Abby. The … Continue reading

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Humane Resources: Another of The Best

I was largely unsure if I ever highlighted one of the few “Humane Resources” candidates that I ever got to work with. The skeptics and the hurt readers know of my propensity to speak of the HR misses in my … Continue reading

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FreeMatt in Review: 6-13 to 6-17

It might be an ugly parking lot but twice a day you can see an airplane. In the meantime, this is the FreeMatt in Review. Being Thankful For The “Rich” Friend Among US I look back at an unsung hero … Continue reading

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The Cast of Characters In A Man’s Life

Before I disappeared for good and our old haunts were demolished, we found ourselves at a few of those said haunts. I had a buddy who lived over by his dealer/boss’ apartment. I had a gas station that had a … Continue reading

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The Matters w/ Matt: A Foot Short Sub Combo

Every Wednesday: I never fail to be disgusted with advice columns. I am unsure why they still get paid to do what they do. As always, I am in awe when it comes to awful examples like Dear Prudence and Dear Abby. The … Continue reading

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Being Thankful For The “Rich” Friend Among US

On this date in 1777; the Marquis de Lafayette landed in the US. It must be noted that I am not a fan of Hamilton. But the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, brings a certain warmth to my soul. … Continue reading

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