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Read more about the article On a day of tragedy, a little hope.

On a day of tragedy, a little hope.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 3, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography/History/Politics/Storytelling
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Yesterday was a tough day. I awoke to the tragic news from Las Vegas and wondered when this violence is ever going to end. Of course, America averages more than…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: September 2017

Resolution update: September 2017

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 2, 2017
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Alive and kicking. 2. Lose 20 pounds. Weight loss began at the end of summer. I've lost nine pounds in all so far, including three…

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Read more about the article Daddy is Mommy GPS

Daddy is Mommy GPS

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 1, 2017
  • Post category:Family
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It doesn't matter where my wife, Elysha, is. Upstairs. On the deck. Out of state. If my son, Charlie, has not heard her voice for 15 minutes, he instantly activates Mommy…

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Read more about the article Lyric Problems: Rachel Platten’s “I’ll Stand By You”

Lyric Problems: Rachel Platten’s “I’ll Stand By You”

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 30, 2017
  • Post category:Lyric Problems/Music
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Rachel Platten is a popular female soloist who is best known for her anthem Fight Song but also for her almost equally popular I'll Stand By You. I like I'll…

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Read more about the article Someone wrote a song about me! About me!

Someone wrote a song about me! About me!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 29, 2017
  • Post category:Music
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Spotify recently added podcasts to its offerings. Wondering if my podcast, Boy vs. Girl, had been added, I asked Alexa, our Amazon Echo, to play Boy vs. Girl. She told me…

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Read more about the article A Trump supporter has found his bridge-too-far, and it’s pathetic

A Trump supporter has found his bridge-too-far, and it’s pathetic

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 28, 2017
  • Post category:History/Politics/Sports
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Former NFL head coach turned television analyst Rex Ryan was on ESPN's pregame show on Sunday. Ryan was a vocal Trump supporter during the election, even introducing him at a…

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Read more about the article Practice makes perfect

Practice makes perfect

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 27, 2017
  • Post category:Family/Teaching
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While Elysha and I were at the Patriots game on Sunday, our children spent the day with friends. They also spent part of the day at a classmate's birthday party.…

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Read more about the article Would I ever take a knee in protest during the national anthem?

Would I ever take a knee in protest during the national anthem?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 26, 2017
  • Post category:History/Politics/Sports
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A police officer pulled me over last week. I was driving 53 MPH in a 40 MPH zone. Honestly, I had no idea that I was speeding. It was Elysha's…

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Read more about the article My favorite piece of paper

My favorite piece of paper

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 25, 2017
  • Post category:Sports
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Elysha and I attended yesterday's Patriots game at Gillette Stadium. It was her first game in years, and she picked a good one. With less than 2:30 on the clock…

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Read more about the article Republicans don’t read The Bible

Republicans don’t read The Bible

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:September 24, 2017
  • Post category:Religion
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Last month, the Republican Congress sought to repeal ObamaCare, slash Medicaid, and strip more than 35 million Americans of their vital healthcare. They came one vote away from achieving that goal.…

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