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Read more about the article A missing cat and a little hope

A missing cat and a little hope

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 29, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Pluto, our beloved cat and friend, disappeared. We had someone spend the day in our home on Monday, rewiring and reconfiguring our internet for increased speed, and that sent Pluto…

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Read more about the article Say it to them, too.

Say it to them, too.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 28, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

During one of my recent post surgical follow up appointments, the doctor and I got to talking about someone we both know who also works in the school where I…

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Three words change a life. Not in a good way.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 27, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

In case you missed it:   On Christmas Eve, President Biden and Dr. Biden were fielding calls from the NORAD Santa tracking service, speaking to children about Santa and the…

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Read more about the article Need an employee? Go to McDonald’s.

Need an employee? Go to McDonald’s.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 26, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Own a company or run a business and having a hard time finding good employees in this tight job market? Go to McDonald's. Some of the finest, most competent, most…

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My 2021 Christmas haul

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 25, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

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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Green bean casserole is awful

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 24, 2021
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I know that many people claim to enjoy green bean casserole, but I can't imagine why this might be true. I suspect that they are probably the same people who…

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Read more about the article Shop Blind

Shop Blind

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 23, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Until the end of today - December 23 -  you can partake in the Shop Blind Challenge.   Two Blind Brothers, a clothing company, was founded by brothers Bradford and…

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Support an artist, including Jeni Bonaldo

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 22, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Film director and prolific podcaster Kevin Smith says a lot of smart things. Here's one that I like a lot: “Remember: It costs nothing to encourage an artist, and the…

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Read more about the article Social media is hurting your children in ways you may not know

Social media is hurting your children in ways you may not know

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

MUST READ from the newsletter NumLock News: A Wall Street Journal investigation set up a dozen automated accounts registered as 13-year-olds on TikTok, and found that after programming the bots…

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Read more about the article My fly is down.

My fly is down.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Last week, I spoke to about 40 college students—future teachers—on the topics of writing, student engagement, and the realities of the teaching profession. The group consisted of about 35 women…

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