Peanut butter and tuna fish
Yesterday, I mentioned that I am the inventor of the peanut butter and tuna fish sandwich. This bit of culinary brilliance was born of necessity. As a kid, my mother…
She likes the story. Not the artifact from the story.
When I was 19 years-old, I spent an evening as the stripper for a bachelorette party in the crew room at a McDonald's restaurant in Milford, MA. I know. It's…
Resolution update: June 2020
At the end of each month, I report on the progress of my New Year's resolutions (or lack thereof). Now that I've reached the half-year point, I also do an…
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…
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