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Read more about the article I met the devil. So, too, did Harrison Ford.

I met the devil. So, too, did Harrison Ford.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 6, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Back in the spring of 2015, I performed in my first Moth Ball, The Moth's annual charity event to fund their education programs throughout the year. As a GrandSLAM champion…

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Read more about the article “Dress Like a Teacher” produced some unexpected comments

“Dress Like a Teacher” produced some unexpected comments

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 5, 2021
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, students in my school are invited to "Dress Like a Teacher" on Friday. After the announcement was made over the intercom, I turned to…

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I knew it! Fish sticks rule.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 4, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Did you know that the humble fish stick is, surprisingly, one of the most sustainable things you can eat? The beloved fish sticks, often relegated to the plates of small…

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Read more about the article Clara threatens murder. I’m impressed.

Clara threatens murder. I’m impressed.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 3, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Around midnight on Saturday, I step into my closet as I brush my teeth before bed. Sticking out between two pairs of sweatpants is a tiny slip of paper with…

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Read more about the article Tampertrum and other new words

Tampertrum and other new words

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 2, 2021
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One of my students inadvertently invented a new word this week, and I love it. It's a single word to replace "temper tantrum." For example: "Matt had a tampertrum when…

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Resolution update: April 2021

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 1, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

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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Gender reveal parties are getting really stupid and are incorrectly named

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 30, 2021
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Last week, residents of several New Hampshire towns were startled by a blast that rattled homes and could be heard for miles. Windows cracked. Objects fell from shelves. Foundations cracked.…

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Read more about the article Share your stuff with the world.

Share your stuff with the world.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 29, 2021
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I've written before about the unexpected surprises that can happen when you put things into the world. In the past, readers of my blog and books and followers on social…

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Read more about the article To be known is best of all.

To be known is best of all.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 28, 2021
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I love this text message from my friend, David, not because he apologized to me, and not because he thinks my pages are excellent. The apology was not required, In…

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Read more about the article Joyous dancing and a lot of confidence

Joyous dancing and a lot of confidence

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 27, 2021
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Charlie is here to remind us that dancing is 98% attitude and 2% skill. Just own it. Even without any music playing, just own it. I once saw a man…

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