David MatthewsJul 8, 20195 minThe pains in the ass of Rocco SchiavoneAosta is a town of some 34,000 in the Italian Alps between France and Switzerland. It is here that deputy police chief Rocco Schiavone...
David MatthewsJan 25, 201910 minOf Poets and Critics and the Passing of Mary OliverThe outpouring of affection for poet Mary Oliver (1935–2019) in the days following her death has been remarkable. Some pretty big names...
David MatthewsJan 12, 20196 minAmusements and DiversionsMy old friend Chuck Oliveros called to chat. The conversation commenced with baseball, specifically the pursuit of free agents Bryce...
David MatthewsDec 31, 20184 minTaking Stock at Year's End 2018The first full calendar year of retirement is in the books. The real work goes on as I try to keep faith with the dream of being a poet I...