👋 Hi there, and welcome to my blog!

I'm George Griffin — a freelance writer, content creator, and digital generalist with a passion for storytelling, tech, and creative problem-solving. Whether you’re here to explore, collaborate, or simply stumbled across my corner of the web, I’m glad you’re here.

🧠 A Digital Start with Family Roots

My digital journey began back in high school, learning under my father, John Griffin, who introduced me to the world of web development through tools like Adobe Dreamweaver. I spent my time coding HTML, experimenting with layouts, and teaching myself Flash (back when it was the creative standard).

Those early days taught me the value of both structure and imagination — and how powerful it is to bring ideas to life through the web.

🏛️ Service, Storytelling & Giving Back

One of my earliest real-world projects was with Jefferson Outreach for Older People in San Antonio, Texas. I:

• 🖋️ Wrote blog content

• 🎨 Designed flyers for fundraisers

• 💾 Digitized decades of physical documents into a searchable database

It was deeply personal work — my grandmother, Doris Griffin, led the organization for over 20 years. Her contributions to the community were honored through the Doris Griffin Senior Center, a facility created in partnership with the WellMed Charitable Foundation.

Seeing firsthand how digital skills could support meaningful causes left a lasting impression.

🚚 From Plumbing Trenches to Digital Solutions

After high school, I wore a lot of hats — literally and figuratively. I worked:

• 🥡 Food delivery for Bite Squad, Domino's, Raising Cane’s

• 🧃 At Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages

• 📦 At Amazon and H-E-B

• 🚗 As a Meals on Wheels driver

In Abilene, Texas, I trained as a plumber’s apprentice — but digital kept calling me back. At GeneCo, I returned to backing up documents and soon pitched redesigns for their:

• 🚛 Truck decals

• 🌐 Company website

• 📱 Social media presence

That project helped me realize: I wasn’t just a helper—I was a creator. It gave me the confidence to begin my path as a freelance front-end web developer.

💼 Freelancing Wins (and Lessons)

During that time, I designed sites for:

• Duke Construction

• SportsMedSA Physical Therapy

It was rewarding work, but I quickly learned that skill alone isn’t enough—marketing yourself matters, and I hadn’t built that muscle yet. When client leads dried up, I returned to side jobs to keep going.

Eventually, I landed at Blue Cross Blue Shield, a corporate role that seemed stable—until a sudden layoff shifted everything again.

🚀 A Fresh Start at Astoria Media Group

Thanks to Workforce Solutions of Texas, I found my way to Astoria Media Group, where I’ve grown as a professional developer, collaborating with a talented team and learning how digital strategy really works at scale.

It’s been a transformative opportunity—one that’s reignited my desire to not just build sites, but also tell compelling, human stories.

✍️ Why I Write

Long before all of this—back in school—I was always writing:

• 📖 Short stories

• ✏️ Essays for competitions

• 🗒️ Notes, scripts, and world-building for fun

That creative spark never left. Today, I'm drafting my first novel, which I hope to publish one day. But in the meantime, this blog is my place to reconnect with that love of language, share what I’ve learned, and hopefully offer something of value to anyone reading.

🧭 Where I Stand, Personally

I’m a Christian, guided by the belief that God’s grace covers us beyond our flaws. I believe in the American principle of religious freedom for all, and that everyone should have the liberty to live freely—so long as they’re not infringing on others' rights or dignity.

Politically, I don’t lean hard left or right. I care about working-class people, honesty in policy, and practical support for those just trying to build a life.

🎨 Today, I’m a Digital Generalist

I wear many hats and love exploring the intersection of creativity and tech. My skills include:

• 🌐 Web development

• ✍️ Content writing

• 📹 Video editing

• 📱 Social media strategy

• 🎨 Design and branding

If it’s digital and creative, I’m interested.

You can explore my work at George-Matthew.com.

📬 Stay Tuned

This blog is the beginning of something new — a space to share ideas, grow in public, and connect with fellow creatives, entrepreneurs, and everyday thinkers.

Thanks for stopping by. New posts coming soon!

—
George Griffin
Freelance Writer & Digital Creative
https://www.george-matthew.com