Oh Crap This Is Still Here

That’s right, I still have a blog. No, no, I didn’t just forget that I had a blog. I’m just really really bad at keeping some kind of writing schedule for it. No excuse, just an explanation. Do I have any thoughts of a political nature? Not recently. It’s the same old shit, isn’t it? […]

CONNNN!

This morning (Thursday), I’m heading out to my favorite stomping grounds (in fact, the place I consider to be ‘home’). I have some good friends who have organized SoDak Con. It’s an anime convention, but over the years it has evolved into the premier gathering of nerdy goodness in South Dakota and the surrounding region. […]

Final Beer Update

I showed you a couple of days ago that I had kegged the beer that I brewed about a month and a half ago. Now, the beer should be fully carbonated and ready for drinking. I ventured into the basement with a clean glass, hoping that it all turned out okay. Brewing is not a […]

BEER UPDATE

I know, I know. Saturdays are supposed to be for my artistic writing endeavors. I’ve decided to expand it to any kind of artistic endeavor at all. That includes making beer. About a month and a half ago, I had a post about brewing a beer. Well, it’s been a while, and the fermenting has […]

Organizing the Unorganizable

Hi, I’m Matt. And I am not organized. Yes, I know, I should have told you to sit down before dropping that bomb on you. You may say to me, “But Matt, you write amazing posts every day and tell us about the cool shit you do all the time.” And I would reply to […]

And Thus Begins my Weekend

The last post was a bit heavy. This one is not so much. I recently discovered a state park near where I live. I just moved to this location, so I’m still exploring. This state park is not even a 5-minute drive, and it has some amazing forest trails. One thing about Iowa is that […]

Rejoice, for a Beer has been born

I told you all not too long ago that I’d make a beer. And I did! Wanna see? Keep reading! I decided that I wanted to make an apricot beer. So I gathered the ingredients I needed. Some of you out there are not familiar with brewing, and that’s okay. I was unfamiliar with it […]

The one where the Internet craps out

Where’s today’s post? Well, it’s kinda long, and it’s on my desktop computer, and my modem just crapped out. It’s okay, I should get a new modem by Thursday. Until then, I’ll roam coffee shops for their Internet access on my laptop. Might be good for my writing, I think. Also, it could be good […]

Happy Mother’s Day!

Hey guys, just thought I’d dedicate this day to Mother’s Day. I know how it sometimes sneaks up on us all, but I made sure to be ready this time. What are you doing for Mother’s Day this year? I think something more than just chocolates or flowers or cards should cut it. I’ve got […]

Hurricane High Gravity Lager: A Review

I’m at work and sick and everything else, so I figured I’d do just a quick review. Where I work, many folks come in and buy Hurricane High Gravity Lager. I thought to myself hey, if so many people like it, it must be good, right? Having never taken the opportunity to taste this potential […]