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Sheryl Sandberg made me feel like a misfit

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 1, 2014
  • Post category:Autobiography/Critic
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I’ve watched Sheryl Sandberg’s TED Talk which inspired her book, Lean In, but I have yet to read the actual book, so it would be foolish of me to criticize…

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Read more about the article Much improved without me

Much improved without me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 1, 2014
  • Post category:Family
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Yesterday I posted my new favorite photo of my daughter, Clara, wearing a straw hat, her mother’s boots, her lucky pants and her beloved pony short. My only complaint was…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: January 2014

Resolution update: January 2014

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 1, 2014
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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1. Don’t die. I kick ass at not dying. 2. Lose ten pounds. Three pounds lost in January. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups five days a…

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

My new favorite photo of my girl

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 31, 2014
  • Post category:Family
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Straw hat. Unicorn shirt. Lucky tights. Mommy’s boots. Stupid lug standing in the background, but still.

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Read more about the article Good news! America’s second favorite book is an actual book.

Good news! America’s second favorite book is an actual book.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 30, 2014
  • Post category:Books
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More good news about the publishing industry. In 1900, America’s second favorite book (after the Bible) was the Sears Roebuck Catalogue. In the most recent Pew poll, America’s second favorite…

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Read more about the article I like their bagels, but this doesn’t inspire a return visit from me

I like their bagels, but this doesn’t inspire a return visit from me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 30, 2014
  • Post category:Words
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Read more about the article The Moth: Trigger Pulled

The Moth: Trigger Pulled

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 29, 2014
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
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The following is a story that I told at a Moth GrandSLAM at The Music Hall in Williamsburg in March of last year.  The theme of the night was The…

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Read more about the article My boy has good taste.

My boy has good taste.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 29, 2014
  • Post category:Family/MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
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I treasure and appreciate all of my readers, but he may be my favorite reader of all.   

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Read more about the article An unexpected silver lining (including butts with wings) in this brave new publishing world

An unexpected silver lining (including butts with wings) in this brave new publishing world

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 28, 2014
  • Post category:Books
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In the last five days, I have: Corresponded with my French translator about the French edition of my book and future books. Responded to questions from readers in Mexico, Thailand,…

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My two words

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 27, 2014
  • Post category:Idea
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I know what I should say: Invest AAPL. Use the ticker symbol so I don’t accidentally invest in an apple orchard instead of the technology company. But no. The monetary…

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