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One tweet. Four deliberate, purposeful lies.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 13, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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This tweet got a little loss in the political firestorm of the last couple days, which is understandable. Not only did Trump disparage Haiti and refer to African countries as…

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Read more about the article These are the kinds of words that Americans yearn to hear

These are the kinds of words that Americans yearn to hear

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 12, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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I'm a harsh critic when it comes to speeches and monologues. I often hear that a speech is "amazing" or "remarkable" or "inspiring," only to be let down by something…

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Read more about the article Listening to music makes you happy

Listening to music makes you happy

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 11, 2018
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Looking for greater happiness? Scientists suggest you listen to music from the happiest time in your life. "One of the strong effects of music comes from its ability to remind…

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Two impressive people

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 11, 2018
  • Post category:Recommended Reading/Viewing
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I'm not sure who I like more:The late Roger Bucklesby or the person responsible for this plaque. Both are pretty incredible. Right?

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This punishment may have gone too far.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 10, 2018
  • Post category:Teaching
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I am not opposed to the unorthodox, clever, or even severe consequence when one of my students (or one of my children) misbehaves. As much positive feedback as I offer…

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“I’ll do the salmon” is stupid. I might be, too.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 9, 2018
  • Post category:Food and Drink/Words
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Elysha and I were having dinner in a restaurant last week. The couple at the table beside us was ordering their meal.The woman said, "I'll do the salmon."Can we all…

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A bunch of old, white men are determining the course of our nation

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 8, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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You'll be pleased to know that Trump and the Republican leadership met at Camp David this weekend to set their 2018 legislative agenda, and once again, the GOP made sure…

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What will be written on your tombstone?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 7, 2018
  • Post category:Web/Tech
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Here's a fun little game.Determine the future epitaph on your tombstone by taking out your phone and beginning a text message that reads,"Here lies INSERT NAME. He/she was..."Then allow the…

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This Trump tweet is 50 words long but says so much more.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 6, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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I don't think it's wise to parse the words of someone as erratic and incompetent as Donald Trump, but this recent tweet is a real doozy and demands a little…

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One of these things is not like the other

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 5, 2018
  • Post category:Autobiography
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Our friends Chion and Emily came over for brunch last weekend. Clara likes to make name tags to indicate where each person will be sitting at the table. They are typically…

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