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Read more about the article 25 Things again

25 Things again

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 22, 2024
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Years ago, my friend Kate sent me a message entitled 25 Things via Facebook. It included a list of 25 random facts about her and a request for me to reciprocate.…

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The Heavy Metal Playhouse

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 21, 2024
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This is a pin I had made in 1991. It's still one of my favorite pins today. The HMP was The Heavy Metal Playhouse — my first home after graduating…

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Read more about the article Pizza, chicken, hot dogs, and anger. And a little love, too.

Pizza, chicken, hot dogs, and anger. And a little love, too.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 20, 2024
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A former colleague—someone I have not seen in a decade—was speaking to me this week, and while reminiscing, she said, "Remember that time you brought cold pizza and fried chicken…

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John Batiste makes me happy.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 19, 2024
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Joy. Art. Hilarity. Music. Brilliance. It's not often that you can find all of them in one place. John Batiste brings it here. I love this so much. I recommend…

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Read more about the article Divider or continuer?

Divider or continuer?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 18, 2024
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Here's a quick exercise to understand yourself better: Try to remember life as you lived it years ago. Back then, you cared deeply about certain things: Little Debbie Snack Cakes.…

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Read more about the article Dating differently at Stop & Shop

Dating differently at Stop & Shop

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 17, 2024
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I was explaining to a client that doing something differently is often the best way to do it. While most people try like hell to conform to those around them,…

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I’ve never liked onions so much

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 16, 2024
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Small victories are still great victories. Momentous victories. Hilarious victories. Case in point: The Onion — the brilliant satirical publication that skewers newsmakers and current events so well that their…

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Early morning cravings go unsatisfied

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 15, 2024
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I'm sure this has happened to you. You awaken — bright-eyed and excited about the day — but then you feel the pang deep in your belly. You want a…

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Read more about the article “The compliment sandwich” is stupid.

“The compliment sandwich” is stupid.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 14, 2024
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I was offering feedback on the client's upcoming keynote. I began by pointing out something she had done well. Before I could make my next point, she said, "I don't…

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Killing time in the return

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 13, 2024
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Last year, consumers in the United States returned $743 billion worth of merchandise, which amounts to 14.5 percent of all things purchased. That’s an increase from 10.6 percent in 2020,…

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