PinnedMatthew Arnold Stern60 quotes about 60 things I’ve learned in 60 yearsMy 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, 2021Jul 12, 2021
Matthew Arnold SternGoodbyeThis is not a suicide note, but a huge part of me died today.12h ago12h ago
Matthew Arnold SternWhen winning means moreI get it. It’s only a game. The success or failure of millionaire players and billionaire team owners has no effect on our day-to-day…6d ago6d ago
Matthew Arnold SternIt’s never too lateI’m writing this post as the Dodgers are trying to catch up to the Mets in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. They were…Oct 19Oct 19
Matthew Arnold Stern“The least of these”I’m not a Christian, but certain teachings of Jesus stick with me. One of them is Matthew 25:40, “Whatever you did for one of the least of…Oct 11Oct 11
Matthew Arnold SternWhy a $22 mug is better than a $100,000 watchMy $22 mug actually exists.Oct 2Oct 2
Matthew Arnold SternTips on writing query lettersYou just crafted a 70,000–100,000-word manuscript. Now, you must write a one-page letter to convince someone to read it. Creating a query…Sep 18Sep 18
Matthew Arnold SternThe risks and rewards of going viralAt a recent Costco shopping run, I passed by one of those sample tables. The attendant had a large pack of Kirkland Select toilet paper. He…Sep 9Sep 9
Matthew Arnold SternWhy I’m not the same person I was in 2019This is not a political post, but it’s inspired by one. I was commenting on Dana Bash’s interview of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on CNN, and…Sep 1Sep 1
Matthew Arnold SternAmerica needs a good hard cryWe’ve probably moved on from Gus Walz’s emotional response to his dad accepting the vice presidential nomination at the Democratic National…Aug 25Aug 25