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Words Matter
"Words matter." I say that a lot to my colleagues at work. In the world of physical therapy, the word 'fix' comes up a lot. It just...
Matt Breton
Jun 21, 20202 min read


Bits of Salvation
I took a walk up the mountain to cleanse myself. It seemed right. The exhaust and the noise - the sins of the day - were what I needed...
Matt Breton
May 21, 20201 min read


An Update: Writing in some other places
With some more time (between fishing trips), I've been doing some writing in other places. You can catch a few pieces on the BWB website...
Matt Breton
May 9, 20201 min read


The Ego
I just finished a couple of books, How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan, and The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr. Both good...
Matt Breton
Apr 15, 20204 min read


Self Reliance
“There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the...
Matt Breton
Apr 8, 20203 min read


The Pace of Place
I took a walk yesterday, on snowshoes, across the road from my house. Ground I've covered before, but on a day when the truck wasn't...
Matt Breton
Mar 5, 20204 min read


Change
Change is hard, especially when you like the status quo. And our culture is changing. The rural way of life feels like it is under...
Matt Breton
Feb 23, 20203 min read


Through the Veil
Transitioning from a non-hunter to a hunter is a complicated process, especially as an adult. At some point, being in the woods with the...
Matt Breton
Jan 11, 20205 min read


2019 Maine Buck Story - The Whirling Buck
Dad and I arrived in Jackman on Sunday of the 4th week ahead of a snowstorm. We got our grocery shopping done and settled in early. We...
Matt Breton
Dec 17, 20197 min read


The Chase is the Thing
I adore the pursuit. To take a track in the snow, determine who made it, then follow where he goes until some end is reached...nightfall,...
Matt Breton
Dec 4, 20194 min read
Dissecting Ethics
'Ethic' is a powerful word. It feels like something that is carved in stone when someone states it as part of their belief system, or as...
Matt Breton
Nov 27, 20192 min read


Floating the River
My grandfather, when talking about someone, would sometimes compliment them by saying, "He's a guy you could float the river with." Oddly...
Matt Breton
Nov 4, 20192 min read


Leadership Lessons From My Dog
I was walking the dog the other day, thinking about my involvement in some non-profit groups, as well as some issues at work. Nothing...
Matt Breton
Sep 8, 20192 min read


Book Review: Braiding Sweetgrass
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer A former co-worker stopped by the office during the holiday week when he was back in town and,...
Matt Breton
Jul 6, 20192 min read


Definitions
Wilderness. Solitude. Wild. Remote. What do these words mean? Sure, there are dictionary definitions- nouns about place and adjectives...
Matt Breton
Jun 19, 20194 min read


A Ticking Clock
Can you hear it? "Hear what?" you might ask. The clock ticking, of course! Ticking its way down toward deer season! While summer isn't...
Matt Breton
Jun 2, 20191 min read


Gains and Losses
I've written here about loss before. I think part of me needs to write when I lose someone, almost as therapy. My angle on this loss is...
Matt Breton
May 19, 20192 min read


Stoking a Fire
Just back from the BHA Rendezvous in Boise, ID. Wow. A great event that involved so much. Chapter leader training, pint nights, good...
Matt Breton
May 8, 20191 min read


Grinding It Out: Endurance
With 12 weeks of strength training in the books, along with plenty of time on snowshoes and a little treadmill running, my focus in April...
Matt Breton
Apr 20, 20194 min read


Loaded Carry and a Wrap Up
Welcome to the last installment in my strength training series for this off season, the loaded carry, as part of the Big Five Movements...
Matt Breton
Apr 3, 20193 min read
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