I have opinions on a suggested 30 percent tip
When it comes to dining out, I am a good tipper. My standard tip is 20% rounded up, and if I am especially pleased with the service, I’ll add a…
The Other Mother: Another cover reveal!
Just last week, I revealed the cover to my next novel, Twenty-one Truths About Love, which publishes in October. But that wasn’t entirely correct.My actual next novel is titled The…
Speak Up Storytelling: John Smith-Horn
On episode #40 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling.In our followup segment, we announce our first LIVE PODCAST RECORDING!May 18: CT Historical Society. Tickets just…
When everyone is you, it’s not good.
According to a new poll from The Public Religion Research Institute is an American nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization:62 percent of Americans said they interact with people who didn’t…
The “Let’s do it” button
I worry that human beings, adults and children alike, are spending too much time staring at screens and not enough time communicating face-to-face. Rather than engaging in the messiness of…
My daughter’s issues with Title IX. Kind of.
Clara, age 10, is sitting in the backseat of my car, reading a book. She says, “Dad, this book has it all wrong!”“What are you talking about?” I ask. “The…
“Star Wars Always” saves the day
The last Star Wars film really depressed me. I loved the original three films. I watched the first one - my first film ever - while sitting in the aisle…
Standing up in defense of comedy instead of decency
I was standing in the checkout line at Stop & Shop on Sunday, which was a mistake. A snow storm was coming, threatening to dump half a foot of snow…
Twenty-one Truths About Love: Cover reveal!
It’s here!Not the actual book, which publishes in October, but the cover of my next novel, Twenty-one Truths About Love. This is the first in many baby steps to be…
Speak Up Storytelling #29: Matthew Dicks
On episode #39 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks talks storytelling!With report cards and parent-teacher conferences filling Elysha's week, she takes some time off from the podcast, shifting…
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