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Many jobs. Many, many more dreams.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 26, 2018
  • Post category:Lifestyle
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I met with a college graduate recently who told me that she doesn’t know what to do with her life. Has no career ambitions. Isn’t excited about any particular subject…

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Behold: The inventor of the chocolate chip cookie

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 25, 2018
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I don’t like it when people of import are forgotten by history. William Dawes, for example, made the same ride as Paul Revere on that fateful night. Took the same…

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Speak Up Storytelling: Ron Apter

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 24, 2018
  • Post category:Arts & Media
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Episode #18 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure. On this week’s episode, Elysha Dicks and I talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life…

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A DJ, a preacher, and a bank robber, all rolled into one

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 23, 2018
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I think this Venn diagram is hilarious. Also, rather oddly, I have occupied all sections of the diagram at one time in my life.DJ: For the past 21 years, I…

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My son loves his mother and sister. Period.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 22, 2018
  • Post category:Family
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I have to wonder:Is my son trying to hurt me, or is his cruelty casual and unintentional?

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I don’t drink. For my health and other good reasons.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 21, 2018
  • Post category:Lifestyle
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Bad news for all you non-teetotalers: There's no amount of liquor, wine or beer that is safe for your overall health, according to a new analysis of 2016 global alcohol…

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New Jersey is different and dumb.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 20, 2018
  • Post category:Opinions
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I’m a nonconformist. I am not opposed to doing something different if the difference comes from a place of logic, efficiency, or common sense.I don’t wear neckties because they serve…

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Not every service dog is equal

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 19, 2018
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I was standing in line at CVS. The person in front of me, placing items on the counter, was blind. She had a service dog at her side. As the…

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68 garments?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 18, 2018
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The average American buys about 68 garments every year, which is up from just 20 garments per year in 1999. 68? Honestly 20 sounds like a lot, but if we…

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Why people think women aren’t as funny as men (maybe)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 18, 2018
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A while ago, I sat through a four hour meeting. 18 women and me. Par for the course in elementary education. An observation:About halfway through the meeting, it occurred to me…

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