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Recent press for Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 15, 2012
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Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, which published in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa back in March, continues to receive positive press overseas and even some here in…

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Yes. I’m an author. Yes, with real books and everything. Why doesn’t anyone want to believe me?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 15, 2012
  • Post category:Autobiography/Books
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Author Allison Winn Scott wrote a piece for Psychology Today that made me realize that I am not alone. In imagining a future in which she is no longer an…

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Read more about the article Is one book a year enough?

Is one book a year enough?

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  • Post published:May 14, 2012
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Julie Bosman of The New York Times published a piece over the weekend discussing how writing one book a year might no longer be enough in this age of the…

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Read more about the article A whole new breed of middle school student

A whole new breed of middle school student

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  • Post published:May 14, 2012
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I admire this kid on so many levels: His product His company’s website His entrepreneurship The origin of his idea (spite) His choice of scents (bacon, baseball mitt, fresh cut…

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Read more about the article That moment…

That moment…

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 13, 2012
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… in the midst of a back and forth texting session when a comment is so clever, so amusing, so succinct and so timely that it could serve as the…

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Father’s Day

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  • Post published:May 13, 2012
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Since your Mother’s Day shopping is probably complete, I thought I’d remind you of what I would like for Father’s Day, in case any of you are so inclined to…

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Elephant sandwich?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 12, 2012
  • Post category:Family/Food and Drink
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My daughter does not eat meat. With the exception of well-done bacon, she refuses to eat meat of any kind. As a result,  I often ask her if she would…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: The best kind of friend

Gratitude journal: The best kind of friend

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  • Post published:May 12, 2012
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Tonight I am grateful for friends willing to do far more than is required in accordance with the standard laws of friendship. Last night, my friend, Jeff, and I spent…

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Read more about the article A noble rite of passage

A noble rite of passage

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 11, 2012
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I present to you my daughter’s first black eye, courtesy of her nightstand, which happened to be piled high with books at the time, of course.   Her Daddy had…

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Read more about the article My new hero: A six year old boy

My new hero: A six year old boy

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  • Post published:May 11, 2012
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A six-ear old makes an unassisted triple play, and it’s not a silly, chase-the-runner-around–the-diamond situation. It’s fairly legit, requiring fielding skill, quick thinking and excellent reflexes. It’s something you might…

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