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

2021

Matthew Arnold Stern

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

How to fight back

We’re almost a week into the new administration, and it is as bad as advertised. We’ve been hit with a barrage of executive orders…

3d ago

Christopher Plummer demonstrates the proper type of salute in The Sound of Music.

3d ago

It was good while it lasted

It was good while it lasted, The land of the free Where we all pledged allegiance And were so proud to be.

Jan 20

American flag on a boat

Jan 20

The TikTok ban

Yesterday, January 17, 2025, the Supreme Court ruled the United States government can ban any app for any reason. Today, it was TikTok…

Jan 19

Announcement of the TikTok ban on the app.

Jan 19

Your last good day

How would you spend your time if you knew today was your last good day?

Jan 17

A plush friend and me

Jan 17

What gives me hope

Something strange has happened these first few days of 2025. I feel hope. I know there is no objective reason to be hopeful right now. As I…

Jan 12

What gives me hope

Jan 12

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…

Jan 7

The Eight of Swords, captivity, and freedom

Jan 7

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

Matthew Arnold Stern

Matthew Arnold Stern

Book Author

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

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