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A Poem for the Dream Doers
I published this poem in 2011 on another blog. I might write a new one before the 1st. But I might not. This is pretty good. Enjoy! A New Year’s Poem For The Dream Doers It is the day after Christmas and all round the world People’s plans for the next year are getting a […]
Why I write songs and about being an artist
I was listening to Joe Pug’s Podcast, The Working Songwriter Podcast. I’ve gone back to listen to quite a few of them. I discovered a few things: Josh Ritter stammers a lot – or did in that interview. His songwriting is spectacular. James McMurtry is a pretty dry interview. Steve Earle knows a lot of […]
New Song – Marie with lyrics
Heading things off at the pass, as this question has already come up… No, there is no Marie. But the named worked well with the song. Actually, there is a Marie at my client and she seems to like the song. It’s certainly not the first song to use her name. But there was no specific […]
Audio Recorded After Waking From Two Dreams
A not podcast Let’s call this a podcast. Episode #1 of Matt’s Unremarkable Dreams. It’s likely a launch and farewell episode. Last night, after waking from two back to back dreams, I decided to record what I remembered on my phone. I don’t often remember my dreams and typically make the mistake, upon waking from […]
Sleeping with Prostitutes
Ha.. clickbait. It worked, you’re here! Now let me explain my indiscretion in a little more detail! I sleep with prostitutes from time to time. I know it isn’t what’s best for me. But I also know I’m not alone (because I’m with her, right?). It started years ago with a conversation at a client. […]
Advice to President Trump on Being Called a Moron
Dear Mr. President, I read that you are furious at being referred to as a “moron.” Given my last name, I feel imminently eminently* qualified to offer you some advice on how to best react and respond to being called a moron. * special thank you to itinerant editor, Kerry Brown. I have, in jest – […]