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,…

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.…