Speak Up Storytelling: John Smith-Horn
On episode #40 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling.In our followup segment, we announce our first LIVE PODCAST RECORDING!May 18: CT Historical Society. Tickets just…
When everyone is you, it’s not good.
According to a new poll from The Public Religion Research Institute is an American nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization:62 percent of Americans said they interact with people who didn’t…
The “Let’s do it” button
I worry that human beings, adults and children alike, are spending too much time staring at screens and not enough time communicating face-to-face. Rather than engaging in the messiness of…
My daughter’s issues with Title IX. Kind of.
Clara, age 10, is sitting in the backseat of my car, reading a book. She says, “Dad, this book has it all wrong!”“What are you talking about?” I ask. “The…
“Star Wars Always” saves the day
The last Star Wars film really depressed me. I loved the original three films. I watched the first one - my first film ever - while sitting in the aisle…
Standing up in defense of comedy instead of decency
I was standing in the checkout line at Stop & Shop on Sunday, which was a mistake. A snow storm was coming, threatening to dump half a foot of snow…
Twenty-one Truths About Love: Cover reveal!
It’s here!Not the actual book, which publishes in October, but the cover of my next novel, Twenty-one Truths About Love. This is the first in many baby steps to be…
Speak Up Storytelling #29: Matthew Dicks
On episode #39 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks talks storytelling!With report cards and parent-teacher conferences filling Elysha's week, she takes some time off from the podcast, shifting…
You might be sick, but count your blessings
Charlie’s tummy was not feeling so good earlier this week. He looked into my eyes and said:“Dad… diarrhea is the worst.” Then he paused for a moment, looked down at…
“Republicans buy sneakers, too” is not a reason to remain silent
Earlier in the week, I wrote a post explaining my bewilderment over anyone who didn’t understand my relentless opposition to Donald Trump. It was well received, read and shared tens…
