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Read more about the article Losers lose. I am happy.

Losers lose. I am happy.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 15, 2019
  • Post category:Arts & Media
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As Captain Marvel enters its second weekend at the box office, it’s important to note that: It had a spectacular opening weekend, pulling in $153 million in North America and $455 million…

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Wisdom

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 14, 2019
  • Post category:Family/Lifestyle
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Charlie, age 6, said this after awakening from a bad dream:“When you wake up, bad dreams die.” As a person who still suffers from occasional nightmares as a result of my…

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I have opinions on a suggested 30 percent tip

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 13, 2019
  • Post category:Lifestyle/Opinions
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When it comes to dining out, I am a good tipper. My standard tip is 20% rounded up, and if I am especially pleased with the service, I’ll add a…

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The Other Mother: Another cover reveal!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 12, 2019
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Just last week, I revealed the cover to my next novel, Twenty-one Truths About Love, which publishes in October. But that wasn’t entirely correct.My actual next novel is titled The…

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Speak Up Storytelling: John Smith-Horn

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 11, 2019
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On episode #40 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling.In our followup segment, we announce our first LIVE PODCAST RECORDING!May 18: CT Historical Society. Tickets just…

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When everyone is you, it’s not good.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 10, 2019
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According to a new poll from The Public Religion Research Institute is an American nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization:62 percent of Americans said they interact with people who didn’t…

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Read more about the article The “Let’s do it” button

The “Let’s do it” button

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 9, 2019
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I worry that human beings, adults and children alike, are spending too much time staring at screens and not enough time communicating face-to-face. Rather than engaging in the messiness of…

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My daughter’s issues with Title IX. Kind of.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 8, 2019
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Clara, age 10, is sitting in the backseat of my car, reading a book. She says, “Dad, this book has it all wrong!”“What are you talking about?” I ask. “The…

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Read more about the article “Star Wars Always” saves the day

“Star Wars Always” saves the day

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 7, 2019
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The last Star Wars film really depressed me. I loved the original three films. I watched the first one - my first film ever - while sitting in the aisle…

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Standing up in defense of comedy instead of decency

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 6, 2019
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I was standing in the checkout line at Stop & Shop on Sunday, which was a mistake. A snow storm was coming, threatening to dump half a foot of snow…

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