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Books can change a child in unspeakable ways.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 16, 2016
  • Post category:Books
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Read more about the article Iguana vs. Snakes

Iguana vs. Snakes

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 16, 2016
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Just watch this.

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Seasons Up Close Episode 1

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 14, 2016
  • Post category:Television
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I'm doing the final segment in Seasons new television show Seasons Up Close. It airs on Sunday mornings locally in Connecticut about six times a year.Here's the first episode, which…

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Donna Gosk stepped off the aircraft carrier. Nothing has been the same ever since.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 13, 2016
  • Post category:Teaching
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For 17 years, I worked alongside Mrs. Gosk, the real life version of the teacher from Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend. Donna retired from teaching last June, and not a…

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The Weird Book Room: The last place I want my books to end up

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 12, 2016
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I sometimes ponder the fate of my books. Will anyone read them a hundred years from now? Will libraries still have them on their shelves? Will they even exist? One of my friends recently…

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The mix tape was something special

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 11, 2016
  • Post category:Autobiography/Web/Tech
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I overheard a woman telling her friend about a Spotify playlist that her new boyfriend has curated for her. She practically swooned as she rattled through the list of songs.…

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Things I Do #2: I whisper the names of former colleagues

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 10, 2016
  • Post category:Things I Do
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I whisper the names of teachers who once worked in my school as I enter the building each day.Every day. Without exception. These are people who have retired. Moved onto new…

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The morning after, there is much to do. Much to remember.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 9, 2016
  • Post category:History/Politics
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This is what I know:There is an enormous segment of the American public who I do not understand. That's on me. If we are to unite and move forward, I…

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Tummy or vagina?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 8, 2016
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Clara's very first words to me on this historic Election Day:"I know that I came out of Mommy's tummy when I was born, but did Charlie come out of her…

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These are times when your country should come before your brand.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 8, 2016
  • Post category:History/Politics
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This is not a normal Presidential election. Much is at stake. These are not two serious-minded, highly qualified people with differing opinions about the direction of our country. Donald Trump…

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