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Best compliment a storyteller can receive

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2022
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Someone sent me this message about a story I have posted on my YouTube channel: "Love this story. Didn't know where it was going but was with you every moment.…

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My surprisingly numerous super powers

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 14, 2022
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Here is a list of my superpowers. I may have more superpowers than these, of course, but I am not yet aware of them. I've vomited just twice in my…

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Pro-tip: Kindness

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 13, 2022
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Be kind whenever possible. Of course. Also, here's a pro tip: It's almost always possible to be kind. Or stay silent. Unless the person is super jerky, of course. Or…

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Amazing corn maze

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 12, 2022
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Have you visited a corn maze during this rapidly dwindling autumnal season? Have you ever visited a corn maze? Maybe scampered through one as a child? If I asked you…

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Normality is easy

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 11, 2022
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The thing Van Gogh doesn't mention is that those flowers are sometimes thorny and even poisonous. The ground beneath that unpaved road is rutted and uneven. Monsters are lurking amongst…

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Future happiness

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 10, 2022
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A friend of mine has recently been going through an especially challenging time in their life. It's the kind of upending life event that can sometimes result in years of…

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Procrastination isn’t what you think

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 9, 2022
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Contrary to popular opinion, procrastination is not born solely from laziness. In fact, laziness oftentimes has little to do with it. It's typically the result of two things: A lack…

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Allowing space for the minority opinion

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 8, 2022
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In the midst of a recent meeting, someone mentioned the challenges facing teachers in this not exactly post-pandemic, highly polarized environment. Teachers are struggling, she explained. Forces beyond our control…

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Unpopular Positive Opinion Challenge

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 7, 2022
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I liked this challenge a lot. Some of my unpopular, positive opinion films include: Reign of Fire (2002): 42% 50 First Dates (2004): 45% Jumper (2008): 15% Terminator Salvation (2009):…

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Get vaccinated AND boosted

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 6, 2022
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Charlie asked last night if the pandemic is over. Ask a politician, and the answer will almost all be yes. It's in their best interest to say yes. But scientists,…

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