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Read more about the article Brouse Rule of Sleeping

Brouse Rule of Sleeping

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 27, 2022
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On Christmas Eve, Charlie said that he was worried that he might be unable to sleep. "Too excited," he said. "You must follow the Brouse Rule of Sleeping," I told…

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Christmas morning thrills

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 26, 2022
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We took a lot of photos on Christmas, but this dark, grainy, difficult-to-discern photo might be my favorite. After waiting for more than an hour for Elysha to wake up…

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My 2022 Christmas haul

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 25, 2022
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Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife, Elysha, gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope…

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Read more about the article Best email of the year

Best email of the year

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 24, 2022
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My first date with Elysha (though I didn't know it was a date) was a hike up Mount Carmel in Hamden, CT. We climbed the mountain as friends, but halfway…

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Interview and repeat

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 23, 2022
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This isn't Homework for Life (which you should be doing), but it's a close cousin. Every year for the past six years, musician Billie Eilish has been interviewed by Vanity…

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Read more about the article The Unpopular Opinion Game

The Unpopular Opinion Game

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 22, 2022
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Things Many People Love that I Do Not Pickles Wes Anderson films Steely Dan The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Coffee Soccer Mayonaise Sleep Alcohol Sushi Shopping Reality television Now share…

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Read more about the article Outsourcing my 2023 goals

Outsourcing my 2023 goals

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2022
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If you are a regular reader of this blog, you probably know that I take my goal-setting and New Year’s resolutions very seriously. Since 2010, I’ve posted my resolutions on…

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The stupidity of perfection

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2022
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Lots and lots and lots of things prevent people from being creative, making things, and chasing their dreams, but of all the barriers holding us back (artificial, self-imposed, and genuine),…

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Read more about the article 12 Truths About Teaching

12 Truths About Teaching

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2022
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Someone recently asked me, "Do you really love your students? All of them?" So I went on a bit of a rant in answer to her question. When I was…

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Read more about the article Hey, teacher! You made a dumb decision.

Hey, teacher! You made a dumb decision.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 18, 2022
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Every week, I introduce my students to a new musician or band. During the first 15 minutes of the day, as kids spill into the classroom and settle down, I…

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