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Read more about the article Swimming lessons from an unlikely source

Swimming lessons from an unlikely source

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 16, 2021
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True story: When swimming became popular in England in the 19th century, the new municipal swimming pools displayed frogs in tubs, so that would-be swimmers could learn from their movements.…

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Read more about the article Small children watch a giant penis

Small children watch a giant penis

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 15, 2021
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I think this will make you laugh, but it may also frighten you a bit: The Danish equivalent of the BBC has a new, animated series aimed at children ages…

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Read more about the article An unseen force is trying to kill you.

An unseen force is trying to kill you.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 14, 2021
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It makes no sense. I went to get bloodwork yesterday morning for an upcoming physical. Quest Diagnostics has an excellent system in place. When you arrive at their facility, you…

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Read more about the article A small, gigantic hero

A small, gigantic hero

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 13, 2021
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In the midst of an incredibly challenging week, I thought I'd offer you this bit of good news if you haven't already heard: When police officer Matt Lima responded to…

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Read more about the article “The Other Mother” – A book birthday!

“The Other Mother” – A book birthday!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 12, 2021
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My book's birthday is today! My sixth novel and seventh book. Those are crazy words. I still can't believe it. Not that long ago, I was hoping that someday, maybe,…

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Shut up, Kara. Also, thanks so much.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 11, 2021
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Kara Alaimo on CNN.com writes: "Dads, I have a New Year's resolution for you. It's no secret that the pandemic has left many moms feeling stressed, besieged and utterly on their own.…

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Read more about the article 6 lessons learned from tweeting at Trump

6 lessons learned from tweeting at Trump

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 10, 2021
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Yesterday I was asked what lessons I have learned from my four years of tweeting about Donald Trump, replying to his tweets, suing him for blocking me on the platform,…

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Blocked, unblocked, then banned.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 9, 2021
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Things have come fully circle in my relationship with Donald Trump on Twitter. On July 11, 2017, Trump blocked me on Twitter after I suggested that if he was going…

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Read more about the article No power switch?

No power switch?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 8, 2021
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Back in November, Elysha and I purchased a Nordictrack stationary bike, similar to a Peloton but with several additional features that made it a much more appealing option. The bike,…

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Read more about the article January 6, 2021 was a day to remember

January 6, 2021 was a day to remember

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 7, 2021
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Yesterday, I pointed out that January 5, 2021 was an especially excellent day for me. My friend's open heart surgery was successful. My upcoming novel received an outstanding review from…

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