Author: Matt Talford

Fitness Challenge: Slash Your Portions In Half

Matt Talford

Okay, so my apologies if the photo is a bit misleading, as this article has little to do with eating grapefruit. I wanted to illustrate a point that perhaps the title does all by itself. Anyway, back to the point. Before I continue, let me first say that I am neither a nutritionist, dietician, nor a personal trainer. Whenever I make a suggestion regarding anything of a fitness nature, it is based solely upon something that I’ve tried that gave me good results. I mean, knowing how to fix something…

Mutual Exclusivity

Matt Talford

Life… So full of contrasts… Day and night… Color photos; black & white… Top and bottom; earth & sky… Good and bad; wrong or right… Oil and vinegar; wet or dry… iPhone and Android; Mac or Windows… To find happiness is to find the middle… For in the middle lies the beautifully delicate… Balance. Copyright © 2015 Matt D. Talford All rights reserved

Broken Racquets and Gratitude

Matt Talford

  About two weeks ago, I reached a climax of sorts while playing a “friendly” tennis match. Now for those of you who know me personally, reading the title of this article might lead you to say, “Seriously Matt?? Another broken racquet??” Well, not this time. Though I came close, I resigned myself to tossing my Prince Response 97 safely over the fence and onto the grass. As the tennis season has wound down to the end, my last pickup match (doubles) left me feeling a bit frustrated and unfulfilled.…

Book Review: The Dala Horse

Matt Talford

“The Dala Horse” by author Lissa Johnston is a very easy-to-read and masterfully crafted story. Set in the latter half of the 19th century, the story centers around little Kaya Olson, a young Norwegian immigrant living in the frontier lands of Texas. I quickly came to adore young Kaya, who in some ways reminded me of one of the main characters from one of my favorite childhood shows, “Little House on the Prairie.” Her wittiness and strength of character leave little doubt that beyond the point where the story ends,…

You Asked For It, So Why Are You Angry When He Gives it To You?

Matt Talford

I could have just as easily titled this post, “Be Careful of What You Ask For,” but that would have been a bit too much of a cliché. Well, with that said, let me get right into it… Last month I received an invitation to be a guest author and a subject matter panelist at the 2015 CBC ALC (Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference) in Washington, D.C., and was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet new potential readers and sign copies of my award-winning book (“From Fear to…

A Letter to My Facebook Family and Friends

Matt Talford

Dear FB Family and Friends, I know it seems a bit odd that I’m writing this to you in a blog post vs the standard usage of a FB status update. But I knew this would be a bit too lengthy for FB, so the blog is a much better forum. Now onto the point of this post… God knows I really try to stay the heck away from politics in my posts, but I have to say it, because right about now, I’ve really had it “up to here.”…

Wimbledon 2015: Venus, Serena and the Cruelty of the Draw

Matt Talford

Monday, July 6, 2015: 12:05am EDT – If you’re a fan of professional tennis and a fan of arguably the two most famous sisters to ever take the court, one of the first things that probably jumped out at you when the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Draw was released was the possibility that the Williams sisters: Venus and Serena, would meet in the fourth round. Well, what began as a potential matchup is now reality. The sisters will face each other at the All England Club today, their first meeting at a…

One of the the Best New Book Releases of 2015!

Matt Talford

“From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story” is an award-winning, powerful and inspiring tale of love, uncertainty, courage and triumph in the face of incredible odds. Purchase the eBook on Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks this Independence Day Weekend (Thursday, July 2nd – Sunday, July 5th) for 40% off the normal list price of $9.99 USD.   What readers are saying…   “From Fear to Faith: A Survivor’s Story, is a must-read!! It was so many things: real, descriptive, humorous and a love-story, all under the same cover.” – Andrea…