While discussing our appreciation for certain books, I said to Clara, "To each his own." Her response: "Yup. To each their own." See what she did? She shifted the pronoun…

Tickets for my solo show - "You're a Monster, Matthew Dicks" - at TheaterWorks in Hartford are going fast. I'm honored by your support. Also working hard to put together…

For a thankfully short period of time in my late teens, I wore driving gloves while behind the wheel. Just imagine: A younger version of me, climbing into my powder…

Teacher Appreciation gifts come in many sizes and shapes. Some are heartfelt and sweet. Others are homemade and utterly endearing. Many are thoughtful, generous, and exceedingly kind. All are unnecessary…

Next week, May 8 through May 12, is Teacher Appreciation Week: A time to thank the teachers of this country for the important work they do. I am often asked…

A vice president of marketing tells me that he is “freaking out” over some of the choices in a deck design for a new product launch. The problem: Words matter.…

I went to a tailor last week with three suits in need of adjustment for an upcoming formal event. They all needed to be adjusted to one degree or another.…

Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from…