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I learned about “onset” this week

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 18, 2018
  • Post category:Words
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I learned something new this week:"Onset" is a word that signals the beginning of something, but it specifically signals the beginning of something unpleasant.Unpleasant only.I did not know this. For decades,…

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Pickle smooch?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 17, 2018
  • Post category:Quandry
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At the Olive Garden in West Hartford, CT there is a men's restroom. Inside that men's restroom, there is a framed photograph of a house and a tree. I'll never understand restaurant…

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48,762 is a completely unacceptable number

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 16, 2018
  • Post category:Productivity Tip
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As an "inbox zero" guy (one who strives to keep his email's inbox empty or as close to empty as possible), you can't imagine how upsetting this particular phone is…

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My kind of protest

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 15, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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My favorite things in the world are those that make me joyous while making the people who I despise sad or angry. This protest by multimedia artist Robin Bell, projected onto…

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Don’t be a jerk face, parents and teachers.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 14, 2018
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I say a big, fat yes to this. Slay the right dragons. This ain't one of them.

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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
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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
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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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