Walking in my footsteps
Charlie crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts last week. After a brief ceremony, he crossed a wooden bridge, leaving his Cub Scout pack behind and joining his new…
Phantom of the Opera was confusing, but not for the kids
Elysha and I took the kids to see Phantom of the Opera on Saturday. The show is closing in April after a record 35 years on Broadway, so it was…
Storytelling coaches who don’t take the stage make no sense
Here's a bit of lunacy: I was working with a storyteller who will be performing onstage next month. She's nervous. The audience will be sizable, and she's never performed in…
TEDx Cornell University: You Are Your Best Audience
My TEDx Talk from Cornell University has been posted online. The title of the talk is "You Are Your Best Audience." Hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOSb82kFMPE
Tough trucks for shoppers and errands
The bestselling vehicle in the United States is the Ford F-150. But according to surveys done of Ford F-150 drivers over the last ten years, they use their trucks primarily,…
A little bit of grace
I arrived at Bradley International Airport at 5:00 AM on Sunday for my flight to Cleveland, expecting to find the airport empty. I was sorely mistaken. In fact, I've never…
ChatGPT bio writes about Matthew Dicks
I've been experimenting with the possible uses of ChatGPT. There are many. Yesterday, in order to test its accuracy, I asked it to "Write a bio for Matthew Dicks." It…
First impression was not good
I've been staying at the Hilton Akron Fairlawn Hotel and Suites in Akron, Ohio while consulting with Smucker's. I was told it's the hotel where Lebron James held his NBA…
Do small things to be happy
Want to improve your mood? Increase your level of happiness? There are some simple ways to do so. Remarkably simple ways. Scientifically proven ways. The problem is that most people…
Analog dating
I was telling a person younger than me about dating prior to the internet. I explained how you might find yourself attracted to a colleague, friend, acquaintance, or even a…
