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Read more about the article You can call me a lot of things, but don’t you dare say this.

You can call me a lot of things, but don’t you dare say this.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I received criticism from a reader in response to my recent humor column in Seasons magazine. You can read my column here if you'd like. Page 81. Though the critic…

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Read more about the article A Christmas miracle of sorts. Also completely expected given the people involved.

A Christmas miracle of sorts. Also completely expected given the people involved.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

In the event you could use a little schadenfreude joy on this Sunday before Christmas, I offer you this gem: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo invited more than 900 people…

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Another stupid, insecure white guy attacking Jill Biden’s doctorate degree

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2020
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Critic Kyle Smith, doubling down on the recent, ridiculous criticism of Dr. Jill Biden for using the title of doctor in her name, wrote in the National Review: "As for…

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Read more about the article Choosing my resolutions for 2021, with your help.

Choosing my resolutions for 2021, with your help.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 18, 2020
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With two weeks left in 2020, it's time for me to plan my goals for 2021. It's a process I've been doing since 2010, and though I've only managed to…

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Read more about the article Iron crotch kung fu is real. Unfortunately.

Iron crotch kung fu is real. Unfortunately.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 17, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I'm constantly counseling people to say yes to every opportunity. Shut no doors. Be open to doing the things that scare you most. The hard thing and the right thing…

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Read more about the article A was victimized by a story thief.

A was victimized by a story thief.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 16, 2020
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Here's a crazy thing that once happened to me: A person who I once worked with told a story about himself except the story wasn't about himself. It was a…

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Read more about the article My wife’s campaign to bring back the high-five is stalled. But perhaps not permanently.

My wife’s campaign to bring back the high-five is stalled. But perhaps not permanently.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 15, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Elysha Dicks is a big fan of the high-five. At various points in the past, she has claimed to be attempting to "bring back the high-five." Not surprising, her efforts…

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Read more about the article White, sexist bigot does what white, sexist bigots do.

White, sexist bigot does what white, sexist bigots do.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 14, 2020
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Joseph Epstein argued in the Wall Street Journal that Jill Biden should not refer to herself as Dr. Jill Biden when she becomes First Lady. As crazy as it may…

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Read more about the article Room to grow, McDonald’s.

Room to grow, McDonald’s.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 13, 2020
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Dear McDonalds: I love your Egg McMuffins, and I'm thrilled about the return of the McRib. Also, when I needed a job after being kicked out of my home following…

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First night of Hanukkah was not a great night

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 12, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Thursday night was the first night of Hanukkah. The menorah was lit. The first night of gifts had been opened. The children were vibrating with excitement. Vibrating too much, perhaps.…

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