2015 – Page 16 – Matthew Dicks

When in Brazil, go see Judy.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 22, 2015
Post category:Appearances Travel
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I met a person in Brazil named Judy. If you ever travel to São Paulo and need a fascinating person to guide you, Judy is the person to hire. She…

Observations from a week in Brazil

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 21, 2015
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Brazil was only the second country outside the United States that I visited, so some of my observations may apply to many other places, and probably do. But in terms…

“Hate is a strong word.” It’s also not so strong a word. So let’s stop saying otherwise.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 20, 2015
Post category:Words
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Can we all agree that "Hate is a strong word" is a statement that never needs to be said ever, ever again? First, it's not exactly a new concept. In…

Reading & Writing podcast interview

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 19, 2015
Post category:Recommended Reading/Viewing The Writing Process
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A while ago, I was interviewed by Jeff Rutherford for his Reading & Writing podcast. It's a 30-minute conversation about my writing process, productivity, and more.

Five of my more anomalous wedding anomalies (i.e. strangest clients ever)

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 18, 2015
Post category:Autobiography DJ
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I have worked as a DJ at more than 400 weddings over the past 19 years, including: A groom's first and second wedding (different women each time) My ex-girlfriend's wedding…

Slate’s The Gist appearance: Where to Find the Best Stories

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 18, 2015
Post category:Recommended Reading/Viewing Storytelling The Gist
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My most recent appearance on Slate's The Gist features my secret for finding great stories in your life, and even if you're not a storyteller, for changing your life for…

Lip-syncing made hilarious

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 17, 2015
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I'm not sure who is funnier here: The guy lip-syncing the songs or the annoyed woman sitting beside him. Either way, this video brought great joy to my heart.

A hidden penis is always a problem

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 17, 2015
Post category:Family
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My kids were playing in the backyard with the hose. Clara, my six-year-old daughter, shouts: “Charlie, I can’t spray your penis because I can’t see it!”

My former students occupy such important spaces in my life

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 16, 2015
Post category:Family Teaching
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There have been so many unexpected benefits to my teaching career, but none have been more surprising than the lifelong relationships that I have established with so many of my…

Brazilian exit signs are unnerving

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:August 15, 2015
Post category:Travel
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These are not emergency exit signs. Just standard exit signs. And they make me anxious.