Like most of us, I’ve been watching a lot more TV during the pandemic than I have in years. Maybe ever. And no lie, a lot of it has been much better than I expected. So, in a nod back to my “Average Matt” days of doing movie reviews for friends’ podcast, here’s a list […]
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It All Comes Down To Discipline
I’ve never seen Creed, but this graphic caught my eye on Facebook not long ago. I believe all of that to be true. The older I get, the more I’ve come to the conclusion that success in just about anything comes down to discipline. It’s about knowing what we need to do and going out […]
The 5 Stages of Colonoscopy Prep
My first colonoscopy went well, thanks for asking. It happened yesterday — my first surgery/medical procedure of any kind. It’s true — no broken bones, no sprained ankles, nothing that has ever required me to see a doctor for anything other than preventative treatments and regular checkups. I’ve been blessed. The procedure itself went well […]
Where to watch NFL games on Hawaii’s Big Island
We found our tribe of Seahawks fans (12s!) at a neat sports bar in Kailua-Kona! If you’re a big football fan who’s traveling to Hawaii during NFL season, you might reach a point during your trip planning where you wonder … Where am I gonna watch the football game on Sunday? My wife and I […]
Great Italian Food in Maui? Try Antonio’s (in a strip mall, even)
Let’s talk first about the 800-lb. elephant in the room: It’s in a strip mall anchored by a Long’s Drugs. That’s it in the corner of the Google Street View screenshot above. But don’t let that discourage you as you drive up to Antonio’s Italian Kitchen, which may very well have the best Italian food […]
18 Men & 18 Letters on an 18th Birthday
My son turned 18 years old today. For a boy, that’s a tangible step toward manhood — a special occasion that is worth honoring and celebrating. It should be a Big Deal. About a month ago, I invited 17 other men to help me make it a Big Deal. I asked them to write a […]
