“Jack of all trades but master of none” is not quite right
A friend informed me of a possible job opportunity yesterday. Don’t tell Elysha. “What would that be?” he asked. “Job #10?” I didn’t take the job, of course. A technicality…
My “Sweet Home Alabama” gift to myself
About 18 years ago, my DJ partner, Bengi, and I were driving home after entertaining at a wedding on the Connecticut shore. We had played the song “Sweet Home Alabama”…
Speak Up Storytelling #80: Matthew Dicks
On episode #80 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "The Avocado Melt" in an episode we call Storytelling Forensics. LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach,…
A simple way to not suck at life
Tom Hanks received the Cecil B. deMille Award at the Golden Globe on Sunday night. In his speech, he offered advice once given to him on how to be a…
Decidedly less than “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”
As an author of a novel written entirely in lists, you can imagine how much I enjoy a good list. You might also imagine how much a song like Paul…
Patriots perspective
As you may know, my beloved Patriots lost in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday night. From my seats in section 331 in Gillette Stadium,. I watched our…
Cheering for alcohol is weird.
On a recent episode of The Political Gabfest, the hosts were offering their answers to various conundrums as part of their annual holiday episode. One of the conundrums that they…
This does not look at all relaxing to me.
Whenever I see a photograph like this, of someone’s slippered feet, set atop a coffee table, adult beverage in hand, framed by the warm, orange glow in the fireplace, I…
Speak Up Storytelling #79: John Cuyler
On episode #79 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we we share Homework for Life success stories from several…
Resolution update: 2019 in review
Every month, I report on the progress of my yearly goals in an attempt to hold myself accountable. Here are the results for December and for 2019 as a whole.…
