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It hurts to ask sometimes.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 6, 2018
  • Post category:Words
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You've heard the expression, "It never hurts to ask." Right?I'm here to report that this expression is nonsense. It hurts to ask.At least some of the time. I despise this expression…

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There was a time in this country when Dads knew more than kids

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 5, 2018
  • Post category:Family
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My kids were watching a TV show in the other room. I heard one of the characters in the show mention that they were going to explore the Mariana Trench. "That’s…

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$1.50 and a deleted tweet says everything you need to know.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 4, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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This is a real tweet, posted and then quickly deleted by Paul Ryan after an enormous backlash from the internet. This is what Republican lawmakers actually think:An extra $1.50 per…

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The offer of a golden toilet seems just right

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 3, 2018
  • Post category:History/Politics
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If you're looking to make a charitable donation to a worthy organization, might I suggest you consider the Guggenheim Museum in New York?Thanks to a recently leaked email, when the…

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Four books in two months has been challenging, and this isn’t helping.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 2, 2018
  • Post category:Books
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I'm working like hell to wrap up my first middle grade novel. It should be done in a day or two.I'm excited about the idea of writing a book aimed…

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Resolution update: January 2018

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 1, 2018
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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Note: I've added a goal since posting my 2018 goals on January 1:Pitch a new Moth Mainstage story to the artistic director of The Moth. I've had the honor of performing…

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Read more about the article This video has aged badly. Very, very badly.

This video has aged badly. Very, very badly.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 31, 2018
  • Post category:Music
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I like this song. It's always a hit when I play it at a wedding. But the video has not aged well. In fact, I would argue that it's become nearly…

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You’re a writer? A real writer?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 30, 2018
  • Post category:Autobiography/The Writing Process
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The oddity of being a writer is thisYou often find yourself constantly explaining that yes, it's true. You are in fact a published writer. A paid writer. A professional writer.…

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Read more about the article Save money. Pee on this page.

Save money. Pee on this page.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 29, 2018
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For the first time in the history of the world, a company wants you to pee on their magazine ad, and it's brilliant. 

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I love this and hate this.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 28, 2018
  • Post category:Teaching
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It's rare that a document can bring joy to my heart and enrage me all at the same time. King Jordan, the student who wrote this journal response, clearly has strong…

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