Author Archives: Matthew Williams

I’m Going to Kansas City / Kansas City Here I Come

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Matthew Williams

I’ve seen very little of the United States. My family didn’t travel a lot when I was a kid, so I never acquired the taste for road trips. I love going to new places—especially exotic ones—but most of my travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Kansas City, 06/2016 | 3 Comments

Goodbye to St. Petersburg (for Now)

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Matthew Williams

I’ve been pretty quiet lately. Sorry to starve you <g>. As with so many things in my life—running comes to mind—it’s much harder to make myself get started on a blog entry than it is to actually write it once … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 01-03/2016 | 1 Comment

Water to the East, Water to the West

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Matthew Williams

Goodness how the week has flown. It’s Sunday now, and it’s been more than a week since I last posted. Much of that time was either uneventful or overflowing with work. I had two very long work days on Thursday and Friday, … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 01-03/2016 | Comments Off on Water to the East, Water to the West

Dalí and Dogs

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Matthew Williams

Okay. I’m going to give up the fiction I’ve been trying to perpetrate. I’m really in St. Petersburg, Russia. Just kidding. I suppose like most people, I find writing to be hard work, and being out of practice, on most … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 01-03/2016 | Comments Off on Dalí and Dogs

An iPod in a Blizzard

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Matthew Williams

Laundry Day (aka Saturday). I need to bring another pair or two of long pants next time I come. I’ve been wearing jeans on both of my laundry days thus far because it’s been chilly in the morning, so I’ve only had … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 01-03/2016 | 1 Comment

Shopping Spree and ’Spensive Shacks

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Matthew Williams

It’s Tuesday of my second week in Florida. I can’t believe that one week has already passed. I find myself facing what I expected to face with this blog. Not a lot has happened. I finished my previous entry on Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 01-03/2016 | 2 Comments

“Spread Your Tiny Wings and Fly Away”

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Matthew Williams

There’s a gate outside my window swamped by an enormous bougainvillea. It’s in full bloom right now. Beyond the gate is a crushed-shell parking area. I’ve officially become a snowbird at 47. “I’m not planning to blog this trip,” I told Patty, … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 01-03/2016 | 4 Comments

Hudson in a New York Minute

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Matthew Williams

I knew around Thursday that my September blues had settled in, but I didn’t realize how strong of a grip they had on me until I noted how little I felt like keeping up with the blog. I’m back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Provincetown and Hudson, 09/2015 | 4 Comments

Into Every Life….

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Matthew Williams

Today, Thursday, was supposed to be my second run day of the trip, but after more than 10 miles walking yesterday, my dogs are barking. I took the day off. It looks like it might have been a good morning … Continue reading →

Posted in Provincetown and Hudson, 09/2015 | 2 Comments

Long-Distance Walker

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Matthew Williams

I did forget to mention one thing that I did yesterday: I went for my longest run ever. It was an accident. I mapped out my route on Tuesday night—my typical four miles—and rolled out of bed at 6:30. I pretty much … Continue reading →

Posted in Provincetown and Hudson, 09/2015 | 1 Comment