If you’re a regular reader, you know that I recommend keeping a running record of what I call “Moments of Note” during the course of the year as a means…

PERSONAL FITNESS 1. Don’t die. My annual physical was filled with good news. My cholesterol is slightly elevated, but my calcium scoring (an indication of the likely amount of plaque…

Gallup released its survey of the most common cultural destinations for Americans in 2019. The most popular cultural destination by far was the library, averaging 10.5 visits in 2019. As…

The crazy thing about this outstanding ad (at least for me) is that for the first half of my life, I spoke just like this. I have video of myself…

On episode #83 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm.…

In the midst of math lesson on decimals, a student asked me: “It is weirder to be able to burp on command or not be able to burp on command…

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge to a Laconia, New Hampshire city ordinance banning women from appearing topless in public and acknowledged that the law treats men…

Charlie came downstairs yesterday morning, sat on my lap for our customary five minutes of cuddling and conversation, and then went into the backroom to turn on the TV. “Dad,…

Four years ago, I did a TEDx Talk in Natick, Massachusetts entitled “Live Life Like You Are 100 Years Old.” You can watch it here: The premise of the talk…

Last night we celebrated Clara’s last meal as a ten year-old girl. She turns eleven today. During dinner, Clara asked about the day she was born, so Elysha and I…