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Resolution update: May 2023

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 1, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from…

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I was naked onstage after all.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 31, 2023
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Last week I wrote about the unlikelihood of me performing storytelling or standup while naked. Then it occurred to me: I've already been naked onstage once before. I had forgotten.…

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Read more about the article Happy birthday, Charlie

Happy birthday, Charlie

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 30, 2023
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Charlie turns 11 years old today. This joyous boy has been in my life for 4,017 days. On his first day, I wrote this on Greetings Little One, a blog…

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Memorial Day 2023

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 29, 2023
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On this Memorial Day, in addition to honoring the fallen servicemen and women who gave their lives for this country, I will also be thinking about the men in my…

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Big moment in a big game

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 28, 2023
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Charlie's Little League catapulted into first place on Friday night with a decisive victory against the league's then-first-place team. Charlie played second and third base. He knocked down - and…

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Read more about the article Naked storytelling

Naked storytelling

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 27, 2023
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My friend recently read about a naked standup show in New York City and texted: "Please don’t invite me to come watch if you decide to do this." I was…

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Read more about the article Plaque and a player

Plaque and a player

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 26, 2023
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My friend and former colleague, Rob Hugh, who taught vocal music in West Hartford public schools for 39 years, returned last week to play percussion for our inter-elementary school choir.…

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Read more about the article Storytelling for Parents workshop

Storytelling for Parents workshop

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 25, 2023
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Got kids? Know someone who has kids? Check out my brand new Storytelling for Parents workshop. Saturday, June 17, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST. I'll be teaching all…

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Fixed!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 24, 2023
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In the event that you haven't seen a blog post from me in nearly a week, fear not. I was still writing and posting. You were, perhaps, just not seeing…

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50 years of Barbara and Gerry Green

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 24, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

My in-laws, Barbara and Gerry - celebrated their 50th year of marriage last week, which is astounding. They have been married nearly as long as I have been alive. They've…

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