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A homeless son and troubled father must reconnect before it's too late.

2021

Matthew Arnold Stern

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60 quotes about 60 things I’ve learned in 60 years

My big divisible-by-five birthday has arrived! At past milestone birthdays and events, I’ve written lists of things I’ve learned during…

Jul 12, 2021

60 quotes about 60 things I’ve learned in 60 years

Jul 12, 2021

The Eight of Swords, captivity, and freedom

On November 6, I despaired that I wouldn’t be able to write the type of stories I believe in. But here I am on the day that election was…

1d ago

The Eight of Swords, captivity, and freedom

1d ago

What we leave behind

I received a lot of wonderful gifts this holiday season. One of the most meaningful is a journal my son gave me, Dad, I Want to Hear Your…

Dec 27, 2024

Paperback copy of Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story

Dec 27, 2024

Lessons from 2024: You might as well be yourself

Maya Angelou said, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” But what if someone doesn’t show you their true…

Dec 21, 2024

A quote: Dear 2024, thank you for showing me the true colours of the people around me.

Dec 21, 2024

Halfway between shock and horror

We’ve reached a halfway point between the shock of November 5 and the horror we know is coming January 20. We’ve acknowledged (I wouldn’t…

Dec 13, 2024

Antique hourglass and clocks

Dec 13, 2024

The real “War on Christmas”

For around 25 years, we’ve been told there’s a “War on Christmas.” Supposedly, people aren’t allowed to say “Merry Christmas” anymore, and…

Dec 7, 2024

From my high school holiday concert in 1976.

Dec 7, 2024

“Or do they have wickedness thrust upon them?”

Spoilers ahead for the Wicked stage musical and movies, books, and The Wizard of Oz.

Dec 3, 2024

Lid from a souvenir popcorn tin from the Wicked movie

Dec 3, 2024

Gratitude as self-defense

I’ve written before about the importance of gratitude in hard times, as a means of survival, and to appreciate what we still have. This…

Nov 22, 2024

A Thanksgiving flag

Nov 22, 2024

The digital ghetto

Since the election, I’ve heard plenty of stories of Trump opponents disassociating themselves from Trump supporters. My wife, along with…

Nov 13, 2024

The Jewish ghetto in Warsaw during the Holocaust.

Nov 13, 2024

Goodbye

This is not a suicide note, but a huge part of me died today.

Nov 6, 2024

A self portrait

Nov 6, 2024

Matthew Arnold Stern

Matthew Arnold Stern

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A novelist and award-winning public speaker and technical writer. My novels Amiga and The Remainders are available now.

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