On episode #42 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we read a heartwarming email from a listener about Homework for Life and our new favorite review from a listener. ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS: March 30: "Courage" at Real Art Ways April 14: "Voices of Hope" at the Mandell JJ, West Hartford, CT April 27: "Put Me in Coach: Stories of Athletic Endeavors” at CHS May 18: Speak Up Storytelling: Live podcast recording at CHS June 8: “Nature Calls: Stories of the Outdoors” at Infinity Hall August 17: Solo storytelling show, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about how storyworthy moments can often be identified by finding moments in our lives that cause us to ask big questions and express controversial ideas.  Next we listen to Ted Zablotsky's Voices of Hope story about returning to his father's hometown decades after the Holocaust.   Voices of Hope is an organization dedicated to preserving the stories of the Holocaust, and we partner with this organization to help the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors tell their stories.  After listening, we discuss: Telling stories about other people through the lens of your own story The effectiveness of telling your story in scenes The power of a subtle ending Remaining within the moment of a story at all times and not projecting forward Finally, we each offer a recommendation.   LINKS Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 May 4: Storytelling workshop (beginner), CT Historical Society May 18: Storytelling workshop (advanced), CT Historical Society June 1: Storytelling workshop (master class), CT Historical Society July 29-August 2: Storytelling bootcamp, CT Historical Society August 17: Storytelling workshop, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA October 25-27: Storytelling workshop, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath December 6-8: Storytelling workshop, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Spotify's "Bluegrass Covers" playlist Matt: Aaron Sorkin's Masterclass