Annette Deguire: 1971-2019
I learned yesterday that my former classmate Annette Cassidy has passed away. I can’t believe it. Annette was my very first crush. Being seated alphabetically in so many classes, I…
Worst present ever
My brother, Jeremy, gave my daughter a Fuggler for Christmas. A Fuggler is supposed to be a “funny, ugly monster.” It’s not. A Fuggler is a horror show. A horrible,…
“Santa Cows” bridges time and space
Just before bed on on Christmas Eve, I told Charlie to get a book for us to read. A minute later, he returned with “Santa Cows” by Cooper Edens, a…
The story of our engagement
Today is Elysha and my engagement anniversary! Fifteen years ago today, I proposed marriage to the woman I love, and she accepted. Kind of. Yesterday we were back in New…
Speak Up Storytelling #78: Storytelling Forensics – “Searching for the Holy Grail”
On episode #78 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "Searching for the Holy Grail" in an episode we call Storytelling Forensics. LINKS Purchase Storyworthy:…
Christmas Day 2019 round up
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring. Not even a mouse. Mostly because we don’t have rodents living in our home. If…
My 2019 Christmas haul
Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope is…
The three gift you should want to want
Tomorrow is Christmas Day. Elysha is famous (at least in my mind) for her amazing gift giving. Over the years, she has given me some of the most incredible gifts…
Books in hotel rooms
In a hotel in Indianapolis. I found these two books - The Bible and The Book of Mormon - sitting on the corner of the desk, one atop the other.…
The unopened gift is always the best gift
On Friday one of my students presented me with this gift. I told the kids that the only thing I wanted from any of them was to work hard and…
