Behold! The Taiwanese version of “Someday Is Today.” Available in stores in Taiwan soon. I’m keenly aware of the threats China has been making for years about its territorial claims […]| Matthew Dicks
Taylor Swift said: “Think of your energy as if it’s expensive. As if it’s a luxury item. Not everyone can afford it. Not everyone has invested in you in order […]| Matthew Dicks
You’re being interviewed on a panel, podcast, or radio show, and you get asked a question. I do quite a bit of this kind of thing. Lots of podcasts, fireside […]| Matthew Dicks
About 40 years ago, I learned to tie a necktie while watching Good Morning America. A man was showing viewers how to tie a Windsor knot. I was a Boy […]| Matthew Dicks
I’ve attended hundreds of Patriots games over the years. As a friend recently pointed out to me, I’m exceptionally lucky in this regard. He’s right. I’ve also attended eight AFC […]| Matthew Dicks
As of today, my Google Portrait is now available in 149 countries (including India, Japan, Germany, Brazil, and the UK). Want to find and tell a better story? Allow the […]| Matthew Dicks
Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and occasionally seek help and advice from readers who are willing to offer insight, ideas, and […]| Matthew Dicks
This may come as a surprise to many, but the fastest-growing religion in America is the Shakers. Have you heard of them? Know anything about them? The Shakers have grown […]| Matthew Dicks
Speak Up Storytelling’s next show is Saturday, October 11, at 7:00 PM EST at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. The title of the show is “Stuck on Stuff.” […]| Matthew Dicks
More than a decade ago, a reader accused me of being materialistic after I wrote about my lack of a favorite number. The reader specifically criticized me for saying that when it comes to my salary, my favorite number is the largest number possible.| matthewdicks.com
In 2007, a small group of anonymous individuals attempted to destroy my teaching career, along with the careers of my wife, who was teaching with me at the time, and my principal.| matthewdicks.com
My friend, Kaia, and I were sitting at a picnic table beside a lake, struggling to gain access to a Google account.| matthewdicks.com
A bit of advice for all comics or performers of any kind:| matthewdicks.com
While I was working in Pittsburgh last month, Elysha went shopping for a new car.| matthewdicks.com
Weird Al Yankovic is embarking on a major tour this summer:| matthewdicks.com
On Saturday night, Charlie and I attended the Styx concert in Mansfield, Massachusetts.| matthewdicks.com
I received an email last week from a person who essentially asked, “I’d love to have your career as a storyteller and consultant. Can you tell me how?”| matthewdicks.com
Marco Sumayao of Chowhound writes about the peanut butter and tuna fish sandwich:| matthewdicks.com
[Everything begins with a sentence.]| matthewdicks.com
Hired by McDonald’s in Milford, MA. Promoted to manager while still in high school. I’ll manage seven different McDonald’s restaurants over the next 10 years.| matthewdicks.com