Bizarre coincidences are not so bizarre when it comes to storytelling
This past weekend, one of my stories was rerun on The Moth Radio Hour. I’ve been fortunate enough to have eight stories appear on their show, and after every one,…
I have no idea where my children get these ideas
During our visit to Massachusetts earlier this week, we stopped by John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Blackstone, which I attended in grades K-3. Our kids played on the same…
It’s gone, and I couldn’t be happier.
Elysha, the kids, and I went on a nostalgic road trip to Massachusetts yesterday to visit many of the places where I grew up. This was partly to show my…
Why do teenagers smoke?
The tobacco plant has been disastrous for human beings. According to the CDC, cigarette smoking is responsible for more than 480,000 deaths per year in the United States, including more…
Lessons are almost always learned the hard way. But not on Wednesday night.
On Tuesday night my friend, Donna, and I journeyed east to attend a Moth StorySLAM at Laugh Boston, a comedy club in the south end of the city. The theme…
Toni Morrison helped me feel like I belonged.
As you probably know, Toni Morrison died this week. The world lost a literary giant. I read every one of Morrison’s novels - mostly in college - and they frightened…
Is the hand hover respectful and thoughtful or a sign that the end of days is near?
It appears as if Keanu Reeves has decided that the hand hover - once mocked for being awkward and strange - is now the preferred move when taking photos with…
Speak Up Storytelling #61: Joe Basile
On episode #61 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha Dicks and I talk storytelling!In our follow-up segment, we discuss our magical night of storytelling earlier in the week. We…
Joe Basile: “Misinterpretations”
On episode #61 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we discuss our magical night of storytelling earlier in the week.…
Friday night magic
Some nights in your life are simply magical.Friday night was one of those nights for me. After spending a week working with storytellers from China, British Columbia, San Diego, Chicago,…
