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In (and out of) Service

[Originally published as newsletter on 11/11/2025] My Dad is a Veteran. He served our country in a regimented way to protect democracy. Practically, he was doing tasks inside…

November 1, 2025November 17, 2025 · 3 min read

Photo of driftwood on Rhode Island Beach by Elizabeth M Matteson
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Time Travel

[ Originally posted as Newsletter on 10/21/2015 ] Good morning, I’m at the airport with 20 minutes to get this out to you. I love flying because it…

October 21, 2025October 28, 2025 · 2 min read

Mommess

Annnd today, there’s peace-ish in the Middle East

[originally published in newsletter on 10/14/2025] My friend is dying and everyone except a rogue lung doctor is doing their job. Well, actually maybe he’s did a different…

October 14, 2025October 21, 2025 · 4 min read

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What’s your story? Mythic or Mundane?

[originally published as newsletter on 9/30/2025]There’s a good deal of talk in self-development circles about the stories we tell ourselves. That we have the choice to tell ourselves…

September 30, 2025October 7, 2025 · 3 min read

Mommess

“Yeah, No” and knowing what you’ve really got

Originally published by Newsletter 9/3/2025 Hello Reader, I keep thinking I’m supposed to write relatable material here, and then, I think, I’m probably not relatable and maybe it’s…

September 3, 2025September 17, 2025 · 4 min read

Family

Good Mourning

Originally Published Via newsletter on 8/5/2025 I’ve been thinking a of writing a series of good morning letters in honor of my mom, who was Yelp before there…

August 5, 2025August 23, 2025 · 2 min read

Abstract Art of shapes against a seafoam green background by EM Matteson, @emwe_art All rights reserved
Mommess

A Rich Background

[originally published via newsletter on 7/29/2025] “I want RRRIIICCCCH Surfaces!” Richard Calabro commanded our college art class with twinkling bright eyes and a guttural drawl.  Our professor had…

July 30, 2025August 8, 2025 · 2 min read

collage art by EM Matteson depicting a surrealistic scene and artist holding what looks like a vase with tulips in it
Mommess

The gift of unfinished business

[Originally published by email for subscribers] Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a pile of books, only to realize, you may never finish them all?…

July 24, 2025July 28, 2025 · 2 min read

She Stands
Creativity

Process sans plans & perfection

[originally published in weekly newsletter] I feel at a loss of what to say here today, but my hands love to write, and I made a commitment to…

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 · 3 min read

Drums Phone markup art by Elizabeth Matteson
Creativity

Dream On Drum Kit: What’s Your Rhythm?

Ever feel like you need a new timing or approach? One that hasn’t  been done quite yet? So, the other night I have this dream that I’m back…

June 17, 2025June 18, 2025 · 2 min read

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