Disney World Shouts and Murmurs
According to our phones, we walked a total of 61 miles in 7 days, though I almost never had my phone on my person for the half-day we spent at…
When Harry Met Sally, and When Matt Met Elysha
Yesterday, July 14, was the tenth anniversary of my publishing career, but today, July 15, is an even more important anniversary. Today Elysha and I celebrate our thirteenth year of…
Speak Up Storytelling: Live from Miss Porter’s School!
On episode #58 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha and I take our show on the road to Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT.Today's podcast was recorded in front…
Ten years of publishing… TODAY!
I am celebrating my tenth anniversary in publishing today! On July 14, 2009, I published my first novel, Something Missing, with Broadway Books, a division of Doubleday, thus making a…
Three amusing Disney moments
When riding alongside with me on his very first ride, Peter Pan’s Flight, Charlie took one look at Disney’s remarkable animatronic characters and shouted, “Robots!” Later that day, when riding…
Best and worst of our Disney adventure
For the last seven days, my family and I have been vacationing at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. I have purposely not written about the trip until now - as…
Perhaps we don’t disagree on sleep as much as you think. Perhaps.
Yesterday I bestowed favored animal status to the giraffe, based primarily on its ability to sleep less than 30 minutes per day. People were surprised - as they often are…
New favorite animal for a damn good reason
I have a new favorite animal, people. Prior to today, my favorite animal was the badger because it’s one of the only animals (other than humans) that kills for sport.But…
Sid from Toy Story was a completely normal person.
I know the film is 24 years old, but I’m still annoyed: Sid, Andy’s next door neighbor, was portrayed as the antagonist in Toy Story simply because he liked to…
Speak Up Storytelling: Matthew DIcks
On episode #57 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, I talk storytelling!In our followup segment, I congratulate listeners on recent successes at The Moth. Next we listen to my story about…
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