Celebrate yourself.
Don’t forget to celebrate, people. This year I have a novel publishing in November in the United States, and I have a different novel publishing in the UK and internationally…
Stop complaining. It’s killing you. It’s killing us, too.
A friend recently sent me me a piece on the hazards of complaining. They are extensive.The more you complain, the more likely you are to choose negative over positive thinking…
First hamburger ever
It took 6 years and 362 days to finally convince the boy to try a hamburger, but the lure of a Happy Meal toy and a love for French fries…
Speak Up Storytelling: Live Episode (Part 2)
On episode #51 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling and celebrate our one year anniversary with the second half of our live episode!In our…
What is Alabama thinking?
Two weeks ago Alabama passed a law making abortion illegal even in instances of rape and incest.Last week Alabama public television refused to air the season premier of Arthur because…
Things I Do #14: I assume the world has ended.
When I look at my phone and see “No Service” in an area where I know there is service, my first thought - every single time - is, “Oh no.…
Someday sucks.
“Someday” might be my least favorite word in the English language. It’s the word that prevents so many from trying so much. It’s the word that results in lament and…
Terrible Twitter and Terrible Maps
Twitter is most often a vapid, seething echo chamber where you’re verbally assault on a daily basis by Trump supporters who are personally offended when you tell the President that…
Chess boxing, people.
I am a founding member of the Blackstone Millville Regional Junior Senior High School chess club.Quite an accomplishment.I checked with my alma mater. The chess club no longer exists. Honestly,…
Never again. But a little sad.
I know this is a ridiculous waste of paper and money, and Elysha immediately went online to ensure that we would never receive a copy of the yellow pages again,…
