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 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…2d ago2d 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
Matthew Arnold SternWhy you should write from your valuesAnna Daugherty, author of the upcoming novel Reaching for Grace, and I have a couple of things in common. (You can read more about her in…Aug 19Aug 19