Matthew
matthewkurtzman.bsky.social
Matthew
@matthewkurtzman.bsky.social
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Photographer. Hiker. Journaler. Coffee House Enthusiast. Volunteer. Gym Devotee.
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#ThrowbackThursday (8-31-25) Goose Island Neighborhood in Chicago
#FlashbackFriday (9-14-25)

While in Michigan City, Indiana last weekend, I discovered this awesome coffee shop, FLUID Coffee Roasters. Definitely planning a return trip soon.

#michigancity #InIndiana #Indiana #fluidcoffeeroasters #coffeeshop #sundayfunday #daytripper #coffeevibes #coldbrewcoffee
I made it to the semi-finals in the photo competition! One step closer to winning $10,000 for @feedingamerica.org . I know many of you already voted for me, but I ask that you please vote again. Please vote (again) for my photo: AmericasFavoritePhotos.com/v/vq9mdh
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To honor those that lost their lives, the first responders and everyone that helped us get back on our feet after 9-11, I, along with many of my Chicagoland neighbors, spent yesterday building and filling boxes of food, for those in need, at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

#feedingamerica
I entered my Dr. Suess' Grinch photo in a national competition. Please vote for my photo in the America’s Favorite Photos competition. If I win, $10,000 with go to @feedingamerica.org

Vote: lnkd.in/gMskTm8w

#photochallenge #photocontest #drsuess #naturephotography #dupagecounty #forestpreserve
Worked my butt off this past Thursday with Care for Real and loved it. Unloaded more than half a dozen pallets of food that will go to community members in need. Great workout and great cause.

#foodinsecurity #feedingamerica #feedingthoseinneed #FoodDepository #makingadifference #volunteer
Fullerton Avenue Beach Chicago
Another beautiful day of hiking in the Kankakee River State Park this past Saturday, with my buddy Joe Fister. So tranquil.

#hiking #hikingadventures #kankakee #kankakeecounty #river #naturephotography #nature #naturerocks #trees #thegreatoutdoors
What a glorious weather weekend here in Chicago. I was lucky enough to spend time volunteering with @gayforgood.bsky.social Chicago at the Chicago FarmWorks, which is a program of Heartland Alliance in the East Garfield Park neighborhood.

#feedingamerica #cucumber #farming #thegreatoutdoors
As y'all know, I love to share my coffee house discoveries. I visited Brewpoint Coffee back in May. If you ever are in Elmhurst, Illinois, I suggest you check it out.

#brewpointcoffee #coffee #coffeehouse #coffeeshop #coldbrewcoffee #elmhurst #notyourmothersfolgers
Christmas in July? 🎄I was out hiking in the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County this past Sunday and happened upon this Grinch image in a flower. 🎄

#ChristmasInJuly #thegrinch #thegrinchwhostolechristmas #drsuess #naturephotography #naturelovers #flowers #hiking #hikingadventures #photography
According to @feedingamerica.org 47 million people, including 14 million children, experience food insecurity annually in the USA. It is one reason I spent time yesterday volunteering at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

#HungerEndsWhereCaringBegins #foodinsecurity #volunteering
I spent time on Saturday morning volunteering with the good people at Gay For Good Chicago at Care for Real in the Edgewater Neighborhood providing groceries to those in need.

#volunteering #DoingTheMostGood #givingback #gayforgood #communitysupport #lendingahelpinghand #EndHunger #gayforgood
It's always a joy to discover a new coffee shop. Yesterday, it was in the Pullman neighborhood in Chicago. I encourage those of you in the area to check out Two Mile Coffee Bar. Aside from a very satisfying cold brew coffee, I also enjoyed an amazing sweet potato and black bean breakfast taco.
#ThrowbackThursday (6-1-25)
So much beauty right here in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago. Visitors to the city, you must check it out.
#naturelovers #lincolnparkchicago #chicago #Illinois #flowers #animals #trees #plants #zen #discoverillinois #mykindoftown #naturephotography #naturerocks