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Never again. But a little sad.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 22, 2019
  • Post category:Lifestyle
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I know this is a ridiculous waste of paper and money, and Elysha immediately went online to ensure that we would never receive a copy of the yellow pages again,…

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The most disturbing aspect of a Trump Presidency

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 21, 2019
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The most disturbing aspect of the Trump Presidency has been this: A President can commit a felony, behave unethically, attack the pillars of democracy, and violate the Constitution with absolute…

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Read more about the article Speak Up Storytelling: Live Episode (Part One)

Speak Up Storytelling: Live Episode (Part One)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 20, 2019
  • Post category:Arts & Media
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On episode #50 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling and celebrate our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN OUR FIRST LIVE EPISODE!In our followup segment, we…

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Read more about the article Star Wars got better. Seriously.

Star Wars got better. Seriously.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 19, 2019
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I can’t believe it. Star Wars nerds have actually won me over. I love Star Wars but have always found the overly-indulgent, obsessive nerds a little too much to handle,…

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A tennis shoe is designed for tennis.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 18, 2019
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Sometimes I rail against something of great import:Our racist, incompetent, self-described sex offender of a President who puts children in cages and refers to Neo-Nazis as “very fine people,” for…

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Read more about the article Fight to ascribe good intentions

Fight to ascribe good intentions

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 17, 2019
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They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I hate this phrase. I hate it so much. I understand the sentiment: Good intentions do not always…

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Storyworthy in academia

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 16, 2019
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Exciting news! My book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling, is being used by professors at least half a dozen colleges and universities…

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Elysha knew.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 15, 2019
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Here’s a crazy thing:Apparently I make noise while listening to stories. Elysha and I were driving home from a storytelling show recently. After each show, we run through the stories,…

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Charlie supports the separation of church and state

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 14, 2019
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It’s Mother’s Day. Elysha, the kids, and I are eating an excellent brunch at Big Daddy’s, a diner on the upper west side. We’re in the city to visit Elysha’s…

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Speak Up Storytelling: Ted Olds

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 13, 2019
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On episode #49 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha Dicks and I talk storytelling!In our followup segment, we hear from a linguist who tries to get me out of…

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