the test begins now...

My name is Matt Kirk, my dog's name is Uwharrie. I'm keeping this online journal for friends, family and anyone else interested. This will hopefully be an easy way to share my experiences through writing and artwork as we travel around the Southern Appalachians living out of my '81 honda civic wagon, tipi, or what have you.

This summer, Uwharrie and I are thinking globally and adventuring locally. We hope to get a better sense of this region in which we have been living in and falling in love with for over year and half. I will soon be quitting my job with the SC state park service and moving into my mobile home. I look forward to living simply and packing lightly. More to come!