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Trump’s new legal team is quite a duo

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

As you may have heard, Donald Trump's entire legal team quit last week. In the midst of preparing a defense for his upcoming impeachment trial, the five attorneys tasked with…

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Even the Superman of the 1950’s would’ve despised Trumpism

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 2, 2021
  • Post category:Uncategorized

When some Tucker Carlson supplicant or Fox News sycophant starts complaining about the dangers of political correctness in today's world, please show them this Superman poster from the 1950's and…

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Resolution update: January 2021

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 1, 2021
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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.   January turned out to be a…

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Fun without fear

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 31, 2021
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Charlie is taking guitar lessons. I am learning to play the piano. Last night, for reasons I don't quite understand, Charlie decided to experiment with the audio cables of the…

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Read more about the article I found my people.

I found my people.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 30, 2021
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When you feel like you are different than everyone else in the world, you spend your life seeking someone who might know why you are different. In the spring of…

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Read more about the article I miss my wife.

I miss my wife.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 29, 2021
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A few years ago, I went to Sao Paulo, Brazil for 10 days to teach storytelling at an American School and consult with business owners on communication. I was gone…

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Imposter syndrome

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 28, 2021
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Imposter syndrome is the feeling of uncertainty and inadequacy that a person feels despite obvious evidence of competence or success. The result of imposter syndrome, among other things, is often…

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Read more about the article Unnecessary swear jar

Unnecessary swear jar

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 27, 2021
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For the record, Elysha and I don't swear very often at all. As elementary school teachers, we avoid swearing unless we are in the company of colleagues at a safe…

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Clara decided to have a great birthday

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 26, 2021
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My daughter, Clara, celebrated her birthday yesterday. She turned 12 years-old. My wife, Elysha, isolated in our bedroom, recovering from COVID-19, described Clara best when she wrote: "Clara Susan. Fierce…

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Read more about the article My school is open. Please don’t forget it.

My school is open. Please don’t forget it.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 25, 2021
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President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan calls for $750 billion for schools to achieve safe reopening. Last week he set a goal to have almost all American schools reopened…

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