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Read more about the article Left handers rejoice! Ink smears be gone!

Left handers rejoice! Ink smears be gone!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 29, 2013
  • Post category:Teaching/The Writing Process
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My friend (and fictional character), Mrs. Gosk, has a tradition of giving me a new pen at the onset of every new school year. This year she has outdone herself,…

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Read more about the article I still want my $25,000 back, damn it.

I still want my $25,000 back, damn it.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 29, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Current Affairs
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George Zimmerman has asked that the state of Florida to reimburse him for up to $300,000 for expenses he incurred while successfully defending himself in court after shooting and killing…

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Read more about the article If you’re still upset about a forgotten wedding gift, the blame my lie in your genetic code.

If you’re still upset about a forgotten wedding gift, the blame my lie in your genetic code.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 28, 2013
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From a New York Times piece entitled When You Can’t Forget the Gifts You Didn’t Get: In the hierarchy of social transgressions, the wedding-gift omission, for some, is a sin…

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Read more about the article Shortcomings and Flaws: 2013

Shortcomings and Flaws: 2013

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 28, 2013
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A reader once accused me of being materialistic after I wrote about my lack of a favorite number, specifically criticizing me for saying that when it comes to my salary,…

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Book lover today. Reader tomorrow.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 27, 2013
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She can't actually read much yet, but she has all of the proper reading behaviors, and she loves books. She looks like a reader. The words aren't from behind.

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Not quite me.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 27, 2013
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A friend sent me this, saying it made him think of me. “Me?” I asked. “Not you,” he said. “The exact opposite of you.” This made a lot more sense…

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Little Elton John

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 27, 2013
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Is it me, or is there a definite resemblance?

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Read more about the article Some golf shots are too good to be true

Some golf shots are too good to be true

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 25, 2013
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I’ve seen some strange things on the golf course. I have made more than one shot in my time that seemed impossible. I have unintentionally bent golf balls around objects…

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Read more about the article Returning home tomorrow.

Returning home tomorrow.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 25, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Teaching
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Today is my last day of summer vacation. Tomorrow I will head back to school. It is a bittersweet time for teachers. Another summer has come and gone, faster than…

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Read more about the article My parental genius is finally bearing fruit. I’m not sure what exactly I did, but still, fruit!

My parental genius is finally bearing fruit. I’m not sure what exactly I did, but still, fruit!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 24, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Family
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Yesterday morning, my four year-old daughter woke up, got dressed, made her bed, cleaned her room, and only then opened her bedroom door and called for me to come see…

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