Archive for September 2019
Little did I know that I was among giants that night
I was cleaning out some files and I stumbled upon this: The program from my first Moth GrandSLAM champion on October 17, 2011 at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. At the time, I was a rookie. Clueless and naive. Stumbling my way into the venue, not knowing what to expect. I did okay, that night,…
Read MoreFour reasons why I seem to get into so many arguments
I got into another fight at a local McDonald’s. A man was attempting to ascertain the balance on his gift card. The McDonald’s employee – someone I see almost everyday while getting my Egg McMuffin – explained that she didn’t know how to determine the remaining balance on his gift card unless he purchased something.…
Read MoreSpeak Up Storytelling #63: Esam Boray
On episode #63 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha Dicks and I talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we read listeners’ emails about diversity in storytelling, the intersection between vulnerability and social media, and another way of approaching Homework for Life. We also announce our latest partnership with a fantastic new venue. STORYTELLING SHOWS…
Read MoreEsam Boray: Ten Seconds of Courage
On episode #63 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we read listeners’ emails about diversity in storytelling, the intersection between vulnerability and social media, and another way of approaching Homework for Life. We also announce our latest partnership with a fantastic new venue. STORYTELLING SHOWS…
Read MoreElectrical conundrum
I’m not a handy guy. I can’t fix a damn thing. Nor can I build, construct, or replace. I don’t do plumbing or electrical work. I can’t repair a roof or landscape a lawn or paint a porch. Loose hinges on cabinets stymie me. So perhaps the answer to this question is obvious to someone…
Read MoreResolution Update: August 2019
Each month I review the progress of my yearly goals and report on that progress as a means of holding myself accountable. Here are the results for August. __________________________________ PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Dodged several bees. Still alive. 2. Lose 20 pounds. I lost 0 pounds in August because I suck. I’ve lost 6…
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