Author Archives: Matthew Williams

“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

3 × 5

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Matthew Williams

John Mayer’s first album, Room for Squares, includes the song called “3 × 5.” In it, he talks about a person who lives life through pictures rather than actually getting out and experiencing it. By the end of the song, the narrator … Continue reading →

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No Parking in Provincetown

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Matthew Williams

Well, we’ve arrived. The last leg of the journey today was pretty smooth sailing. Having eaten too much yesterday, I skipped what looked to be a very nice continental breakfast at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Mahwah, and we … Continue reading →

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

And They’re Off!

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Matthew Williams

Lordy! Six a.m. comes early on Sunday morning. Mark and I are on the way to New England. Four days in Provincetown and two in Hudson New York visiting out friends, Wally and Yoshi. When we were planning this trip, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Drive

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Matthew Williams

My friend, Jeff, told me before my trip that I should take time to see Siesta Key if I could. Conveniently, it’s located off the coast of Sarasota, whose distance form St. Petersburg I wanted to gauge, so today, Dan, … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 06/2015 | 1 Comment

A Leopard CAN Change Its Spots

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Matthew Williams

Yesterday was mostly just settling in. Alex had to attend a work meeting that turned into a full-on conference/work session, so he sent Dan and I out to eat on our own—spicy chicken at Pei-Wei followed by ice cream at … Continue reading →

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The Hunt Begins

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Matthew Williams

For those of you living in Ohio, you know that the last two winters here have been brutal. While the entire rest of the world is warming and posting record annual average temperatures, Ohio is smack dab in the middle … Continue reading →

Posted in St. Petersburg, 06/2015 | 3 Comments