For the first time since Gallup first asked the question, a considerable majority of Americans say life imprisonment is a better punishment for murder than the death penalty. When first…

My wife, Elysha, has asked me to refrain from engaging in verbal altercations with strangers in public. I understand her concern. Shaming someone for their poor treatment of a restaurant…

Personal opinion: When you require this much text and complexity to open a door, you need a new door.

Back in 2014, I wrote a post about why Disney’s Amber had every right to despise her step sister, Sophia the First. And I stand by that position today. I…

On episode #75 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss last week's book launch event. We also direct…

From May 14, 2008, to December 20, 2015, I wrote to my children (and future children) every single day. On May 14, 2008, I realized that Elysha was pregnant -…

On episode #75 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss last week's book launch event. We also direct…

A suggestion: With one month to go before the end of 2019, take stock of your previous year. Throughout the year, I keep a running list entitled “Moments of Note”…

Check it out! My commercials! Well, not exactly mine, but I worked on the team that created these Prius commercials. I consult on occasion with advertising agencies, helping to provide…

Each month I review the progress of my yearly goals and report on that progress as a means of holding myself accountable. Here are the results for November. This is…