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Read more about the article Trump’s boycott list does not make America great at all

Trump’s boycott list does not make America great at all

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 7, 2017
  • Post category:History/Politics
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Over the course of his Presidency, Donald Trump has asked the American people to boycott the following corporations and entities: The Hamilton musical Oreos Apple Netflix Amazon The entire state…

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Read more about the article Things I Do #9: I avoid The Sound of Music

Things I Do #9: I avoid The Sound of Music

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 6, 2017
  • Post category:Things I Do
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I've never watched The Sound of Music because every clip of that movie that I've ever seen makes the movie look boring and melodramatic. Through cultural osmosis, I've learned that…

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Read more about the article I hate problems. Not everyone feels the same.

I hate problems. Not everyone feels the same.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 5, 2017
  • Post category:Idea
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Author Thomas C Corley spent five years researching the daily habits of wealthy people, and he found that they avoid one type of person at all costs: Pessimists. "Self-made millionaires…

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Read more about the article One of our cats is much better than the other.

One of our cats is much better than the other.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 4, 2017
  • Post category:Autobiography
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We have two cats. Tobi is a lithe, curious, poorly behaved cat who likes to ensure that everything is pushed off the table and onto the floor before he goes…

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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
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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
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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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