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Sun Up

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 10, 2022
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I know how to read. I know how to read thanks in part to Mrs. Dubois, who taught me to read in kindergarten. It wasn't easy. The word "the" confounded…

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Read more about the article Thou shall not steal

Thou shall not steal

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 9, 2022
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In my youth, I stole, among other things: Two dozen children's shoes - all left footed - and the display table upon which they were sitting Many orange traffic cones…

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Read more about the article Speaking to the dead and yelling at the Russians

Speaking to the dead and yelling at the Russians

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 8, 2022
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I spoke to Charlie's class fourth grade class last week about writing authentically:   Using the power of the written word to affect change in your life and the lives…

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Read more about the article Special Invitation! Join my Launch Team!

Special Invitation! Join my Launch Team!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 7, 2022
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I am pleased to announce that my new book of Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life will be available wherever books are sold in…

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Read more about the article Trucks are not always trucks

Trucks are not always trucks

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 6, 2022
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According to the automotive research firm Strategic Vision, 35 percent of truck owners have never put anything in the bed of the truck. I'm not sure why I think this…

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Library and restroom problems

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 5, 2022
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I mentioned an unfortunate encounter in a restroom last week, and I was asked to elaborate. Here is the elaboration: Years ago, I was returning a book to the library.…

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This pandemic is better.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 4, 2022
  • Post category:Uncategorized

It looks like we may be coming to the end of many of the pandemic mitigation strategies that have consumed so much of the world, including our schools. Just this…

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Why Stories?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 3, 2022
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Earlier this summer, I delivered a talk at TEDxBerkshires on why it's important to tell stories. Here's the recording. Watch it, then tell a story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enzuCJNA3Qg

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We had a dance party.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 2, 2022
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Somewhere along the way on Saturday, Charlie discovered that glass jars, flashlights, and food coloring could produce a disco ball effect. Probably read it in some stupid book. Shortly thereafter,…

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Storytelling!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 1, 2022
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Speak Up Storytelling, in partnership with Wolcott School, it thrilled to announce our third annual fundraising event on Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 PM EST. Due to ongoing pandemic restrictions,…

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