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Victory brownies and the definition of fandom and friendship

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 9, 2017
  • Post category:Sports
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Our tailgate meal prior to a New England Patriots game has many glorious traditions.One of these traditions are "victory brownies." Tony and his wife, Erin, bake brownies for dessert after…

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15 piece of advice from Elizabeth Sampat

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 8, 2017
  • Post category:Idea
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Elizabeth Sampat, an award-winning game designer and activist, recently took to Twitter to offer 100 pieces of advice. I pulled out 15 of what I thought were the best and…

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Things About Me #6

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 7, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography/Music
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I can sing all of the words to the theme song for Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, a Saturday morning cartoon that ran from 1985-1991. The math on this is…

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It’s so much more than just a game.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 7, 2017
  • Post category:Sports
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I know it's only a game.It's a game played by men who I have never met and never will.Still, I feel sorry for those who don't have the opportunity to…

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My daughter, the eccentric artist

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 5, 2017
  • Post category:Family
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My daughter, Clara, loves to create art. She once said, "I let my mind go wild, and then I fill it with art."Our living room has become her gallery, with…

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I spent $15,000 while I was sleepwalking.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 4, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography
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Last night, I climbed out of bed, brushed my teeth and got dressed for work, I carried the dog downstairs and was preparing my children's breakfast when I woke up,…

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Read more about the article Verbal sparring: Never tell someone to do something that they can ignore

Verbal sparring: Never tell someone to do something that they can ignore

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 3, 2017
  • Post category:Verbal Sparring
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As a result of my outspoken opposition to Donald Trump, I am frequently attacked online by trolls who disagree with my positions.When I say trolls, I don't mean the people…

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The Lincoln Memorial. In blocks.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 2, 2017
  • Post category:Family/History/Politics
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Remember when Donald Trump said that it was “very seldom” for incoming U.S. presidents to celebrate their inaugurations at the Lincoln Memorial, even though both of his predecessors had hosted…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: January 2017

Resolution update: January 2017

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 1, 2017
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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1. Don’t die.Still alive and kicking. 2. Lose 20 pounds.I lost one pound in January. Not exactly a good start.3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups five days a…

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