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Read more about the article Three unexpected, unbelievable Christmas presents

Three unexpected, unbelievable Christmas presents

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 28, 2020
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I received some unexpected Christmas gifts this year. The kind you can only receive if you're a teacher. I suspect that my fellow teachers receive gifts like this all the…

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Read more about the article A Die Hard Christmas miracle

A Die Hard Christmas miracle

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 27, 2020
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I want to brag a little. Christmas day was unlike any other for us. Typically, we host an open house for people far and wide. Folks who pop in for…

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Read more about the article My 2020 Christmas haul

My 2020 Christmas haul

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 26, 2020
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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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The just before

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 25, 2020
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I love every bit of Christmas, but my favorite part - ever since I was a kid - is the just before. The moment of anticipation. That stillness of the…

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“The Other Mother” Book Launch Extravaganza!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 24, 2020
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Less than a month before The Other Mother, my next novel, lands in bookstores. Preorder it here. I would be eternally grateful. I think you'll like it, too. Sadly, I…

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Read more about the article The glaring, indisputable problems with “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

The glaring, indisputable problems with “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 23, 2020
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I love The Rolling Stones' song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." It's hard not to love it. It starts off with that iconic guitar rift that came to Keith Richards…

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The Netflix generation is missing so much

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 22, 2020
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I feel sorry for this on-demand, Netflix-generation of children who we are raising. They will never experience the high stakes excitement of running to the bathroom and the refrigerator during…

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Read more about the article You can call me a lot of things, but don’t you dare say this.

You can call me a lot of things, but don’t you dare say this.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2020
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I received criticism from a reader in response to my recent humor column in Seasons magazine. You can read my column here if you'd like. Page 81. Though the critic…

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Read more about the article A Christmas miracle of sorts. Also completely expected given the people involved.

A Christmas miracle of sorts. Also completely expected given the people involved.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2020
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In the event you could use a little schadenfreude joy on this Sunday before Christmas, I offer you this gem: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo invited more than 900 people…

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Another stupid, insecure white guy attacking Jill Biden’s doctorate degree

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2020
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Critic Kyle Smith, doubling down on the recent, ridiculous criticism of Dr. Jill Biden for using the title of doctor in her name, wrote in the National Review: "As for…

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