On episode #79 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we we share Homework for Life success stories from several…

Every month, I report on the progress of my yearly goals in an attempt to hold myself accountable. Here are the results for December and for 2019 as a whole.…

At the beginning of every year I establish a list of goals (or New Year's resolutions) for the coming calendar year. I post this list on my blog and social…

I learned yesterday that my former classmate Annette Cassidy has passed away. I can’t believe it. Annette was my very first crush. Being seated alphabetically in so many classes, I…

My brother, Jeremy, gave my daughter a Fuggler for Christmas. A Fuggler is supposed to be a “funny, ugly monster.” It’s not. A Fuggler is a horror show. A horrible,…

Just before bed on on Christmas Eve, I told Charlie to get a book for us to read. A minute later, he returned with “Santa Cows” by Cooper Edens, a…

Today is Elysha and my engagement anniversary! Fifteen years ago today, I proposed marriage to the woman I love, and she accepted. Kind of. Yesterday we were back in New…

On episode #78 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew Dicks analyzes his own story "Searching for the Holy Grail" in an episode we call Storytelling Forensics. LINKS Purchase Storyworthy:…

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring. Not even a mouse. Mostly because we don’t have rodents living in our home. If…

Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope is…