Siblings
There was a moment when I thought that one child was more than enough. Clara was about two-years old, she was cute as a button, and I thought our family…
I don’t see stuff
A couple days ago, one of my colleagues pointed at the #21 on my classroom door and said, “Are you going to remove that number at some point?”For the 18…
Nostalgia in the Pacific Northwest
While visiting friends in Washington two weeks ago, we stopped by Sprinkles, an ice cream shop decorated in nostalgia. Sitting along one wall of the store were the monoliths of…
What’s Next? Brand New Challenging Life Goals (UPDATED)
Last night I received an email from myself. Two years ago, I apparently wrote a list entitled “What's Next? Brand New Challenging Life Goals.” Then I attached this to an…
A great problem to have. BUT STILL A PROBLEM.
This is one of those moments when I’m going to apologize for complaining about something that really shouldn’t be a complaint. While visiting Pike Market in Seattle a couple weeks…
Speak Up Storytelling: The Tragedy of Seattle
On episode #62 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!A little bit. In our follow-up segment, we explain the tragedies that caused us to be absent…
The Tragedy of Seattle: An Abbreviated Episode
On episode #62 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! A little bit. In our follow-up segment, we explain the tragedies that caused us to…
Love me a good sign
We were visiting Deception Pass State Park in Washington when I saw this sign along a trail leading down to the turbulent waters of Puget Sound. I’m not sure if…
Speak to strangers
On Wednesday night I’m standing at baggage claim in Bradley International Airport, waiting for the luggage carousel to begin turning,. It’s 10:00 PM. We left our friend’s home on the…
Since returning from the Pacific Northwest, I’ve noticed this.
Elysha, the kids, and I had the absolute pleasure of spending a week on Whidbey Island off the coast of Washington with our friend, Plato. A perfect way to spend…
