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Read more about the article You what?

You what?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 30, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Charlie asks, "Do you like my hair?" Elysha and I look. Slicked back. Parted on the side. "Yes," we say in unison. "Me, too," Charlie says. "I stuck my hand…

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Read more about the article Bikers, ice cream, and COVID-19

Bikers, ice cream, and COVID-19

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 29, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Coronavirus cases linked to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have been confirmed in South Dakota and at least seven other states. Cases have been confirmed in Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming…

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Read more about the article Clara read one of my books! Her reaction was unexpected.

Clara read one of my books! Her reaction was unexpected.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 28, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Clara read "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend." The first of my books that she's ever read. She read the novel in one sitting. Less than three hours in total. Honestly,…

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Read more about the article Like father, like son. Unfortunately.

Like father, like son. Unfortunately.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 27, 2020
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I see the man as soon as I enter the 7-11. He and his son are turning the corner, heading for the Slurpee machine. Neither is wearing a mask. Signage…

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Coward sending letters

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 26, 2020
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I purchased a Black Lives Matter sign for our front lawn. I probably should've purchased a sign months ago, perhaps after marching with my family in a Black Lives Matter…

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Read more about the article Find inspiration wherever you can… even in the anus of a frog.

Find inspiration wherever you can… even in the anus of a frog.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 25, 2020
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These are not easy days. Despite my oppressively optimistic disposition, I am aware that the world is harder today for many, many people than it was a year ago. I'm…

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Read more about the article The end of a meeting

The end of a meeting

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 24, 2020
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A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research that analyzed metadata from the emails and meetings of 3 million people found that as a result of lockdowns, the…

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Read more about the article Trump is trying to block me. Again.

Trump is trying to block me. Again.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 23, 2020
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Back on July 11, 2017, Donald Trump blocked me on Twitter after I tweeted at him: "If you take healthcare away from 23 million Americans, you must also give up…

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Read more about the article Confidence saves time? Really?

Confidence saves time? Really?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 22, 2020
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A parent was telling me that he wants his daughter to become more confident because it will save her time and allow her to do the the things in life…

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Read more about the article Swinging away

Swinging away

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 21, 2020
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Good news! Two weeks ago, I shot a 45 on the back 9 at Rockledge Country Club, producing my best round ever. Naturally, it was the one time when we…

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