I’m Matt. Academically, a Public Historian. I maintain a Pastperfect proficiency in the event you reading this are a Museum Director requiring archival or oral-history assistance. I’ve contributed to a bit of exhibit-rehabilitation also. I’m quite proud to’ve participated in THIS project.
My bachelor’s (Cum Laude) is in World History and Culture (focus on Social Philosophy) w/ a certificate in Public History.
Occupationally, I manage a local Benjamin Moore paint store. I’ve surprisingly-to-myself worked in the coatings industry for over a dozen years now, accumulating a wealth of knowledge. I worked for most of a decade as a Sous Chef in the Metro-Atlanta Area and have also worked as a bartender, landscaper, auto-technician, & clerk.
I'm also an Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow Brother if those still mean anything.
After beginning to die prematurely, my perspective on reality evolved (as it does). I moved back to my hometown and am much closer with my family for it. Don’t worry, I’m well treated these days. I bike, hike, and work around the house like someone who barely ever had heart failure at all.
I envy those who fun for work and, could I write & doodle in such a way, would know contentment. Here you'll find essays, art, ramblings, and, if you dig deep enough, some short stories I had a blast writing way back when. Welcome.
Here're some quotes I try to consider daily:
"Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go, but what does my death matter if, through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action."
-Sophie Scholl
"Those who tell the stories rule the world."
-Hopi Proverb
"Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play."
-Heraclitus
"The Cosmos is also within us--we're made of star-stuff.
