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Read more about the article Twain on death and my FOMO

Twain on death and my FOMO

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 3, 2022
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Mark Twain was a genius. A brilliant writer. An insightful thinker. A master humorist. Clever beyond measure. But this statement is nonsense. These are words written by a man who…

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Read more about the article Use a microphone.

Use a microphone.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 2, 2022
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A new study estimates that between 670 million and 1.35 billion people ages 12 to 35 are at risk of hearing loss because of how they listen to music from…

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Resolution update: November 2022

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 1, 2022
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Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the result from…

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Read more about the article Look! A leader!

Look! A leader!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 30, 2022
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A reader shared this with me: ____________________________ Our school district hired a new superintendent last year. One of the first things he did was declare that the first snow day…

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Read more about the article When can you be happy?

When can you be happy?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 29, 2022
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"You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy.” - Jane Marczewski A reader sent me this clip from America's Got Talent back in 2021,…

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It’s just a restroom

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 28, 2022
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We stopped at a gas station on the way to Gillette Stadium last Sunday. While my buddy put gas in his truck, I went inside to use the restrooms and…

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Why we collect our memories

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 27, 2022
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On Thanksgiving morning, I was writing about giving thanks, and I found myself wondering about what I had been thankful for in previous years. So I looked back on Thanksgivings…

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Read more about the article The ideal Thanksgiving Day meal time

The ideal Thanksgiving Day meal time

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 26, 2022
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I enjoyed a lovely and perfect Thanksgiving this year. In the company of some of our friends and family, we shared food, conversation, and football. We chatted about our work…

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Read more about the article Painful Thanksgiving

Painful Thanksgiving

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 25, 2022
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My Thanksgiving Day began around 4:30 in the morning when the cat jumped onto the bed and caught my left index finger with his claw just right, drawing blood. I…

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Read more about the article Kung Fu Fighting Dance Party

Kung Fu Fighting Dance Party

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 23, 2022
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Pay attention to the little things. Remember them. Record them so you will always have them. They are more precious than you could ever imagine. Last night, I introduced Charlie…

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