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Sucks to be a cashier

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 18, 2010
  • Post category:Idea

The advent of the self checkout line has diminished the already diminished reputation of the grocery store cashier. Imagine what it must feel like to be replaced by a barcode…

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Read more about the article Desperately seeking Cheerios

Desperately seeking Cheerios

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 17, 2010
  • Post category:Family

My daughter has begun to string together phrases and short sentences.  Last week she asked Elysha is she could “Eat water?” When I picked her up from school today, she…

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A collection of ineffective and legitimately insane and possible criminal teachers

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 17, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Teaching

At a book appearance near my hometown, several of my high school friends graciously gathered to listen to me speak. After the event, half a dozen of us hung around…

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Read more about the article Choosing one is impossible. Choosing three is stupid, too.

Choosing one is impossible. Choosing three is stupid, too.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 16, 2010
  • Post category:Books

I was asked to name my favorite book today. An impossible question if I ever heard one. Then I was asked to name my three favorite books instead. Also impossible, but I…

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Read more about the article Depressing and monotonous in bed

Depressing and monotonous in bed

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 16, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography

Last night’s dreams included: A dream in which I was back in high school, riding on the shoulders of my best friend as we sprinted across a grassy field. Holding…

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Read more about the article My new favorite photo of my daughter

My new favorite photo of my daughter

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2010
  • Post category:Family

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Read more about the article Catastrophe and heartache breeds optimism

Catastrophe and heartache breeds optimism

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography

I may be considered a bit of a curmudgeon (a friend uses this word quite often when describing me), but I am also am optimist. I have to be. Though…

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Aligned with the lunatics

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2010
  • Post category:History/Politics

First, I am an independent when it comes to politics. I tend to lean slightly to the left on many issues but certainly not all. Second, I have many staunch…

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Read more about the article Possible black sheep of the family?

Possible black sheep of the family?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2010
  • Post category:Sports

Three of the five Gronkowski brothers are currently playing in the NFL. All three scored touchdowns today. Rob Gronkowski, the Patriot tight end, scored three. All three won today. A…

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Read more about the article Clara and Owen

Clara and Owen

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 14, 2010
  • Post category:Family

Owen is not the easiest cat to live with, especially since his brother, Jack, passed away a couple years ago. He overeats and then throws up on the carpet. He…

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