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Matthew d[-_-]b

I'm just visiting...

About Me

...and then I said, "No, but that's a nice ski rack!"

http://www.myheritage.com

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

I went to college with the guitarist of this totally sweet band. Some of you "softer and cuddlier" types may not be as into them as you should, but it's ok, I'll still think about being your friend.Josh is one of the coolest guys ever, and now he has the tats to prove it!

Music:

yes, have some!

Heroes:

http://www.jessestrong.com

My Blog

What today really means

http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/05/26/my-son-our-last-conver sation-his-lasting-legacy/ Mom always says it best doesn't she? The CNN special that shared Jesse's story has been nominated for several awa...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Tue, 27 May 2008 05:00:00 PST

January 26

This song has been my ring tone for the past two and a half years; and today, as it does every day; it speaks to my heart and from my heart. Apart by Elkland You and I will never be apart, apart...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:28:00 PST

Merry Christmas!

Sitting in my office today, listening to holiday music blaring from the conference room as certain people prepare for the office Christmas Kafuffle, I start to go to my happy place (anything to get a...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:49:00 PST

Its the weekend, do you know where your meteorologist is?

..> Growing up in upstate Vermont, it was always exciting to check out the evening news; and for several reasons. If the Pony Express had not arrived that day, it was good to see that the outside w...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 06:08:00 PST

January 26th - Remembering Jesse and praising God

It is early dawn of January 26, 2005 on top of Haditha Dam, on the Euphrates River, in the most dangerous province in Iraq. Ed Hendee, a Christian radio talk show host from Texas, is embedded with my ...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:24:00 PST

The Reason - Pt. 2

My Mom got an amazing phone call today. Actually, it was more than amazing. It was a phone call that makes your year, pushes back the darkness that so easily creeps into our human existence when you d...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 05:33:00 PST

CNN's Tom Foreman's blog today

Tuesday, January 02, 2007   A story that needs to be told   On the wall of my office are pictures of four young men. They are smiling the way people in their twenties do when the world is a...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:18:00 PST

The reason!

Hi All, It's been just about forever. As I prepare for a trip to VT for Thanksgiving, and for CNN to interview me, my sister, and my parents for an upcoming special honoring Jesse and his three fello...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:57:00 PST

Hillary Clinton may be the anti-christ, but at least they know how to merge

I just had the best trip to Vermont in my career (... of driving to vermont). Despite the fact that the broken exhaust manifold was really loud, and it was the busiest travel day of the year (supposed...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Mon, 03 Jul 2006 08:12:00 PST

Middle school and National Anthems are not a good mix

Last night's Pirates game was sweet. They actually won, and it was a beautiful night to be at the best ball park in the country. And, it's always a lot more fun when the tickets and parking are free. ...
Posted by Matthew d[-_-]b on Wed, 10 May 2006 08:13:00 PST