Sid from Toy Story was a completely normal person.
I know the film is 24 years old, but I’m still annoyed: Sid, Andy’s next door neighbor, was portrayed as the antagonist in Toy Story simply because he liked to…
Speak Up Storytelling: Matthew DIcks
On episode #57 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, I talk storytelling!In our followup segment, I congratulate listeners on recent successes at The Moth. Next we listen to my story about…
Stand up, damn it.
This shouldn’t need to be said, but based upon recent experience, it apparently needs to be said:If you’re a healthy adult sitting on a bus or subway, and there a…
Don’t tie a bow at the end of your story
I’m a fan of ending books and stories a little bit sooner than my readers and listeners would like. I like to leave some dangling threads. A few unanswered questions.…
Trump’s Fourth of July history lesson
In case you missed Trump’s speech at the Lincoln Memorial yesterday (and congratulations if you did), here are a couple highlights:Trump said:"The Continental Army suffered a bitter winner at Valley…
Important notes on this Fourth of July 2019
I’ll never understand the fascination of some people to light their own fireworks, which are always subpar in comparison to the real thing and occasionally result in serious injuries, permanent…
This is the way to write a review
Thinking about writing a review of a book you enjoyed?Probably not, I know, but you should! Positive reviews help readers find books and make authors quite happy.The Other Mother, my…
Meteorological adjectives are hard
Are you as confused over the adjectives for Thursday and Friday as I am?
Your negativity sucks. Shut up.
Elysha and I are taking the kids to Disney World for a week. It will be their first time frolicking at the Magic Kingdom. I can’t wait. Elysha visited Disney…
Resolution update: June 2019
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 June. Since we have…
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