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Trump vs. Me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 31, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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I received some good news today. Back in July of 2017, I was blocked by Donald Trump on Twitter after tweeting at him:  While there are ways to get around a…

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A small but glorious victory thanks to Charlie and Elysha

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 30, 2018
  • Post category:Family/Verbal Sparring
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I'm on the beach with Charlie, watching him play in the sand when a man about my age approaches. My thought is always the same:"Damn. He knows me, but I…

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Speak Up Storytelling #11: Jessica Isom

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 30, 2018
  • Post category:Arts & Media
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Episode #11 of Speak Up Storytelling is now ready for your listening pleasure.On this week's episode, we talk about finding and crafting stories in your everyday life using my strategy "Homework…

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Windows down. Music up.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 29, 2018
  • Post category:Autobiography/Music/Travel
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Driving home alone after performing in Maine last week, I decided to spend the last hour of my four-hour drive with the windows down and the music up. Music blasted. Springsteen.…

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“What the Heck?” – Episode 1 (Seeds and boys in dresses)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 29, 2018
  • Post category:Family/Podcast
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I've launched a third podcast called "What the Heck?" It's an occasional conversation with my kids, Clara and Charlie."What the heck?" is a favorite expression of Charlie. Honestly, I'm doing it just…

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Devil lady

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 28, 2018
  • Post category:Autobiography/Food and Drink

I stopped at McDonald's while I was in Michigan to get myself breakfast each morning before heading off to record the audio version of Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change…

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Crazy man in the airport

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 27, 2018
  • Post category:Autobiography/Verbal Sparring
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On the way to Michigan, my plane encountered a mechanical problem. After sitting on the runway for more than an hour, the pilot asked us to disembark while they attempted…

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Lemonade advertising was never so legal (or clever) before

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 26, 2018
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There are days when I wish I worked in advertising. I'm sure the industry isn't as fun, creative, or permissive as I would like to think, but I think I could…

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Never Have I Ever: 12 things is now 14 things, partially because I’m a jerk

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 25, 2018
  • Post category:Autobiography
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Three years ago I made a list of 12 things that most people have at least tried in some what that I have never done. My "Never Have I Ever" list. I…

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Get a cat

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 24, 2018
  • Post category:Family
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Earlier this week, I heard a clattering of bowls in the kitchen. When Charlie and I went to investigate, we found Pluto sitting atop the refrigerator, and if you look…

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