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Why I'm choosing to give:
why not?
What I'd most like to receive:
peace
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my name is matt. i have found that giving puts me more in touch with all that i have to be grateful for. giving rekindles a certain sweetness that adults seem to lose access to as we grow older. i want to stay in tune with that sacred positivity of youth.
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day 19, give warmth, give life.

i don't know if many of you have ever been to chicago in the winter time? it is a very cold, unforgiving place. not just cold, in fact, but a special frigid bluster that can steal your life if you aren't careful, and that is no exagerration. when i first moved back to the city from seattle i spent one winter living in my car. it was easier back then because you were still allowed to park just about anywhere without having to worry about getting towed or ticketed. i would find a nice spot over by… Continue

Posted on December 31, 2008 at 6:00am — 6 Comments

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day 18

i have slipped out of chicago in the knick of time! i am down in savannah georgia on an impromptu vacation, and i feel like i'm getting away with murder! i keep seeing the news about the snow storms tangling up traffic, grounding flights at o'hare, and burying my fair city. so as i sit here in my shorts on another 80 degree day, plunking my guitar in forsyth park, i suppose i should feel a bit guilty. but i don't. if i have learned anything from the wonderful experience of my involvement with th… Continue

Posted on December 19, 2008 at 10:46am — 3 Comments

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the parable of the fisherman...

there is this great story about a man who teaches another man to fish. the moral of the fable being that giving someone knowledge is the greatest gift of all. an endless gift, which that person can also give again and again. you can give a person a fish and they will have dinner, but if you teach them how to fish they will always be able to provide for themselves; something along those lines. with that in mind i have been on a tear giving away lots of books! volumes that have changed and shaped… Continue

Posted on December 3, 2008 at 6:46am — 6 Comments

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days 14, 15 and 16.

i heard him correctly. i was in line next to him so there was no mistake. a decaf latte with non-dairy creamer and sweet and low. i commented that maybe he could just pretend to drink it? we laughed at how strange things have become. that uncomfortable laugh that knows, but isn't sure about the actual humorousness part. i bought him his phony drink to make sure that the laughter was not taken in the wrong light.

every morning is nearly the same. i wake up too early for my health. i call two of… Continue

Posted on November 10, 2008 at 9:11am — 5 Comments

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lucky day 13

i gave some time to a few of my friends that desparately needed to vent. this election proccess has been trying for those of us that believe the system is a sham. so i opened up my house and we had a much needed gripe session! we shared some beer and a nice bottle of wine, listened to music, and reaffirmed to each other that we weren't all crazy. it was nice. it was necessary. and then i gave my animals some much needed attention too. having pets is a great gift in and of itself. sometimes we fo… Continue

Posted on November 7, 2008 at 8:12am — 4 Comments

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At 8:27pm on May 2, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Matt,
You are really missed here. There is a new member Thomas that you really need to get to know. You will see why. Hope all is well.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
At 3:16pm on April 15, 2009, shoe sunkitty said…
Hi long lost friend.
just a recap of my current life... Natt and i never got back together after those posts below (i had to read and remind myself what u and i had talked about). anyways... no hard feelings between him and I, but i was wondering if he'd call me today for my bday... no sign of him yet. i guess i was just curious to see if he'd even remember (considering it's not too hard these days with myspace and facebook informing you of everyones bdays)
hows ur life? still on the giving path?

keep it up
bless
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At 9:55pm on April 9, 2009, Elly Rose said…
At 1:27pm on March 21, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Matt,
Missing you. Hope all is well.

At 7:52am on March 17, 2009, Elly Rose said…
At 2:42am on March 9, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
Hi Matt, just wondering how this year of 2009 is treating you. On my side it hasn't allowed me any time to feel sorry for myself or any other negative feelings. Rather bee busy than bored so I am not complaining. Hope you are well and happy.
At 12:57pm on February 10, 2009, Elly Rose said…
At 7:50pm on January 7, 2009, Stacey S. said…
Happy New Year Matt! Hope 2009 is your best year yet!
At 4:59pm on December 16, 2008, Serena said…

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At 3:16pm on December 14, 2008, Elly Rose said…
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Matt. My email is up and running, I will answer part four soon.
Love and Light
Elly Rose

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Thanks & {{{HUGS}}} 2 both of U. I still feel a little punky but it surely could be worse! & BTW she said the scarf was really toasty today in western PA! She also got many compliments!
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