Tina Turner did not foresee 2020.
In 1985, Tina Turner sang, "We don't need another hero." Perhaps she did not foresee 2020. If you find yourself in need of a hero, I have two examples of…
The horrific and true story behind Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese declared bankruptcy last week and announced the permanent closing of 34 locations. The location about two miles from my home is not on the list of closures,…
Take a walk before killing someone
I like this Wallace Stevens quote a lot. I think that many times in our lives, a walk around a lake, or a moment of reflection before reaction, can be…
Badass Bo Peep
Elysha, Charlie, and I watched Toy Story 4 last week. Great movie. Also, I was not emotionally mature enough to handle the end of that film. I'm still devastated and…
Speak Up Storytelling: Kat Koppett
On episode #98 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share emails from listeners and discuss our first Speak…
Exploding Whale Memorial Park
The City of Florence, Oregon has opened a new park last week. The name of the park may surprise you: Exploding Whale Memorial Park The name was chosen via a…
Sincerest condolences to all the stupid and pathetic white people
I'm like to offer my deepest and sincerest condolences to all the white people who are struggling with the recent loss of the Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben: My condolences…
I don’t think he knows who Jesus is…
Why is Trump sycophant and overall scumbag Matt Schlapp equating the statues commemorating white, racist traitors with the statues of a brown-skinned, Middle Eastern Jewish pacifist? Doesn't he know that…
I’m not reeling
In a monologue about Trump's response to the pandemic and the recent protests, CNN's S.E. Cupp opened her piece by saying, "It's been one hell of a month, and we…
These Father’s Day gifts suck
Earlier this week, CNN published a piece entitled 50+ gifts perfect for any dad this Father’s Day When I saw the title, I thought, "Great! Maybe I can find something…
