I got a call today from a friend in Washington, D.C. He asked me, “Are you going by Matt Hill Comer or Matt Comer, because you’re using both.”

And, he would be right.

When I changed my last name in college (long story, read it here), I went by “Matt Hill Comer” as many of my friends, family and colleagues adapted to the new me. Over the past two years, I’ve slowly begun using “Matt Comer” in a variety of spaces; among them, my blog and on my bylines at Q-Notes.

“Matt Hill Comer” seemed like a great way to transition easily from “Matt Hill” to “Matt Comer.” I knew there’d always come a day when I’d vow to only ever use “Matt Comer.”

(Note to those thinking about changing names: It is an utter pain in the ass, but definitely worth it if you’re changing it for some deeper emotional or spiritual meaning.)

It is time for “Matt Hill Comer” to find its way into history. Today I bought up MattComer.net for my personal site, which lists my press clippings and short bio. It will replace the old url, MattHillComer.com.

So, goodbye Matt Hill Comer. Hello Matt Comer. ‘Tis the new me, all over again — sort of.