Author Archives: Matt Dortch

Fighting and bickering. Just a normal day. I wish that the discourse had more civility. But she does not hear that, and he will not listen. Name calling and eye rolls all part of the norm. In a relationship that … Continue reading →

community, relationships, authentic friends  tough to find, hard to come by, often need bends  the flexibility, adjustments, tweaks, apologies  are what keep them going, make them healthy  why is it so hard to stop, think and see when a friendship … Continue reading →

Ikea furniture, you’re such a tease. We get so excited, we fall to our knees. When we finally decide that it’s time to buy, we drive to your store and we let out a sigh. All of the choices and … Continue reading →

Authority. We want it, right? It’s at the very fabric of our DNA. We want to have authority over something, someone. We strive for the respect that is derived from being in an authoritative role. Part of the great chase … Continue reading →

It’s true, it happened. One day I lost it. Not that I lost it in the physical sense, rather, I let the battery die on it. Somewhere over Colorado I suspect. Two hours plus remaining on that particular flight. I … Continue reading →

It’s the expectation Existing with a demonstration That I’ll receive confirmation If I change my identification Adjust the fabric of my being To meet the standard of the fleeting Moments that the flesh is chasing But giving to internal dying … Continue reading →

This is a forced poem To count as one day My morning was hectic And so was my night Busy but worth it I got a lot done Including some memories With the important ones ***this poem was written in … Continue reading →

So you have a small missile But you’re not s’posed to use it You can close a border and not allow exit How can the whole world think that you’re mad When what you are doing is acting like dad … Continue reading →

Why does it happen? Almost always to me? When I’m in a hurry and they step up front. As I stand there in shock and I let out a grunt, they search for a checkbook in the great big purse hunt. … Continue reading →