Author Archives: matt

Seattle, Washington Anniversaries

Three years ago today, I uploaded this video to YouTube. One year ago, I posted this one. I watched it recently for the first time in a while. I’d been loafing around the house and feeling like a shut-in. It … Continue reading

Ketchikan, Alaska Set a Course for Adventure…Then Head to the Buffet

I got an email today with this image attached.   That's the 2008 video playing on the laptop. Have a look at the guy watching the screen in the bottom left corner. …take your time. I can wait. The photo … Continue reading

Seattle, Washington Start the Presses

My book went to the printer today. You can pre-order it on Amazon for an alarmingly low price. It's due out on June 2nd. Writing it was hard. It turned my hair gray(er). I learned to drink coffee. I completely … Continue reading

Palm Springs, California We Now Resume Our Regular Programming

Apologies to those who could not access my site over the last week. It's stored on a server that crashes every once in a while and evidently there's no one at the controls over at my site host, so the … Continue reading

Seattle, Washington Not to Dwell, But…

One of the nicest parts about attending EG last month was meeting David Pogue, the technology columnist for the New York Times. He's smart, he's funny, he's nice, and he's connected. David hosted a talk show style presentation at MacWorld … Continue reading

San Francisco, California Here’s a Little Clue for You All, The Walrus is Animatronic

I've gone and made a mess for myself and now I have to clean it up. Before I get started, let me state it front and center for those who don't want to read a lot: the dancing video is … Continue reading

San Francisco, California Praan Unplugged

I had the weirdest dream last night. I was at MC Hammer’s party with Tay Zonday and Dax Flame. We left and wandered the streets of San Francisco in the middle of the night; this big wad of internet pseudo-celebrity. … Continue reading

Orcas Island, Washington Because Calling It “Procrastination Bay” Would Be Too on the Nose

So last Tuesday went pretty much according to plan. It seemed once the outcome was clear, many on the other side were still able to appreciate the magnitude of what happened; allegiances swayed overwhelmingly, if momentarily, in celebration — sort … Continue reading

Seattle, Washington Who the Hell Do You Think I’m Voting For?

I got locked out of a parking garage after hours the other day. Melissa and I had to go down the block to find a cashier at a neighboring garage who could give us the key to get out. The … Continue reading

Bali, Indonesia Dumpling Stuffed With Ovary and Digestive Glands of Crab

They’re still running the Tommy Lee Jones ad campaign in Tokyo. His face reminds me of the surface of Mars. Cool building in Shinjuku. The Japanese are always thinking of new ways to streamline bathroom visits. Visited the site of … Continue reading