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Read more about the article Hurkle-durkle is a monster

Hurkle-durkle is a monster

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 2, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

It's important to give name to our modern-day villains: Climate change. Election deniers. MAGA politicians. Anti-vaxxers. Elon Musk. The New York Jets. And now... Hurkle-durkle (v.) to lay around in…

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Read more about the article Resolution Update: November 2023

Resolution Update: November 2023

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from November 2023.…

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Read more about the article Subversive

Subversive

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I have a flip chart of feelings on my desk at school. Each day, sometimes during the day, I flip it to a feeling that represents my current mood. It's…

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Read more about the article Charles

Charles

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Another reason to have children. You get to do stuff like this.... if you name them right.

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Read more about the article Dating yesterday and today

Dating yesterday and today

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 28, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I was talking to a younger friend about his new girlfriend, including how they met. He laughed and said, "On the apps," as if I had asked the most ridiculous…

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Read more about the article He’s hooked

He’s hooked

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 27, 2023
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Elysha and I were out to dinner with friends. Clara and Charlie were home alone. In the middle of dinner, I received a text message from Charlie and a photo.…

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Read more about the article Not everything, but admittedly a lot.

Not everything, but admittedly a lot.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 26, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

During a lesson on the three branches of government, a student asked if a person could sue the President. "Actually," I said somewhat sheepishly. "I was the member of a…

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Read more about the article Thankful for the good and the bad

Thankful for the good and the bad

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 25, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Last Sunday, I posted an amusing anecdote on my blog and social media. At least, I thought it was an amusing anecdote. Instead, a whole bunch of readers disagreed with…

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Read more about the article The Binder/Dicks Plan of Thansigving Day Fights

The Binder/Dicks Plan of Thansigving Day Fights

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 24, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

A day late, but file this away for next year: My friend, Kathy Binder, has an outstanding means of avoiding political arguments or similar kerfuffles at Thanksgiving: Invite friends. Non-family…

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Read more about the article A Thanksgiving Day offering

A Thanksgiving Day offering

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 23, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

In honor of Thanksgiving, I offer a gift for all of you who look forward to football just as much as you do the turkey, and probably more. If you…

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