Author: Matt Talford

For Pete’s Sake, Stop Eating All That *&^%!

Matt Talford

Warning: the following article isn’t necessarily one I’d classify as politically or religiously correct!  If you adhere to strict practices of being either politically correct, religiously correct or both, now would be a good time to close this web page…       Okay, you’re still here, so I’ll proceed… First, please pardon the divergence from my normal style of writing, but I felt it necessary to abandon style for the sake of getting straight to the point.  That point is simple: eating too much ? can be very bad…

Who Says You Can’t Drink a Gallon of Water a Day?

Matt Talford

For years one of my best friends (Steve) has somehow managed to keep his waist size pretty close to where it was when we were in high school, even now, well into his forties.  Many of my friends/colleagues have fitness club memberships, and are avid runners and tennis players, yet very few of them get the results my buddy Steve gets, despite the fact that they all work much harder at it than he does (or so it seems).  So how does Steve stay so fit and trim?  Simple.  He…

Serena Williams Might Be the Best Pro Athlete Ever

Matt Talford

If you’re thinking I had a typo or perhaps left out a word in the title of this article, think again.  The title, agree or not, was fully intended.  Now, before you start throwing verbal stones, keep in mind that this is an opinion article; and understand this… I’m not saying Serena is a better physical athlete than, say LeBron James, Usain Bolt, Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Novak Djokovic.  Those guys are physically stronger, and/or bigger and faster.  And no, the intent of this article is not to make this…

2015: Year-End Reflections

Matt Talford

As 2015 winds down to its end and I reflect upon a year that, though not without its challenges, was a blessed one, I would like to take this moment to express my deep and undying gratitude to each of you who has supported my work as an author and artist. My mission in writing and publishing “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” was (and is) to awaken the awareness of the existence of a powerful immune system that lives in each of us; one that is further activated…

Personal Drones and Privacy: How Far Can You Go?

Matt Talford

Drones are easily one of the coolest technologies of the modern era, but with more and more people purchasing them, where do you draw the line on where and how they’re flown?  While some may not be aware of it, in real estate law, a person’s property lines are not just set at the physical, grid coordinates (latitude/longitude lines).  A person’s land/lot extends infinitely upward (which is why a limb from a tree on your neighbor’s property cannot extend across your property line without your consent).  Yes, you own the…

Be Your Best: You Never Know Who You Might Inspire

Matt Talford

Last week while bowling in a sanctioned league made up of mostly retirees: seasoned bowlers who make me wish I had named our three-man team, “The Bad News Bears” (after the fictitious Little League Baseball team that was the subject of the 1970’s film bearing the same name–pun not intended), I learned another valuable life lesson.  Now, for the benefit of those of you who may not be familiar with the league bowling match-play format, typically two teams of (usually) three bowlers go head-to-head for three games.  Four games are…

The Magic of “Hello”

Matt Talford

The first time I heard Adele’s, “Hello” from her recently released album, “25”, it wasn’t her singing it.  A close friend and fellow music fan sent me a YouTube link of one of my favorite R&B artists (Joe Thomas) covering it.  I thought, “Wow… this is really good!  Another solid delivery by Joe!”  But then I realized that I had not heard the original yet, so I watched the music video and oh my; I was simply blown away! As good as Joe Thomas’ rendition was, as good as were…

Tennis and Life: What I Learned On the Court This Past Weekend

Matt Talford

#tennis #usta #stayfocused   Let me first begin by saying, once again, I have learned the bitter feeling shared by championship players from all sports disciplines, who make it all the way from the season opener to the final, only to falter when the sweet championship trophy is just within reach.  Before I go into detail, for the benefit of those of you reading, who do not understand the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Singles League format, here’s how it works:   For each match, each team must field three…

Mattie’s Kitchen: Carrot-Broccoli-Ginger Soup

Matt Talford

Good Evening Folks! I can’t tell you how many times people have asked me to share with them how I maintain my fitness levels, and I have to tell you, exercise is only a third of the equation.  You also have to eat nutritious foods, stay properly hydrated and get plenty of rest.  Today, I focus on the eating part by sharing one of my favorite recipes: fresh carrot-broccoli-ginger soup.  I hope you enjoy the video and please feel free to leave any questions or comments for me below.  Also,…