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Read more about the article Jim and Pam are still together. There is hope.

Jim and Pam are still together. There is hope.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 8, 2016
  • Post category:Television
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On the rare day that I'm feeling pessimistic about the world or sad about something in my life, I will often stop and think, "Jim and Pam are still married.…

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Read more about the article The many faces of a little reader

The many faces of a little reader

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 7, 2016
  • Post category:Family
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He's not a prodigy. He can't read this book yet.  But he loves books and loves pretending he's reading them. It's a good start. And he especially loves this one.…

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Read more about the article If you’re going to disagree with the President, try not to be illogical while doing so.

If you’re going to disagree with the President, try not to be illogical while doing so.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 6, 2016
  • Post category:History/Politics
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I would like to take a moment and remind the world that the slippery slope argument is a logical fallacy. An argument without merit. A fear-mongering tactic. A strategy used…

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Read more about the article Boy vs. Girl: Episode 9 – The girl tax, chicks and dudes, and a lady’s legs

Boy vs. Girl: Episode 9 – The girl tax, chicks and dudes, and a lady’s legs

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 5, 2016
  • Post category:Boy Vs. Girl/Podcast
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Episode 9 of Boy vs. Girl dropped today. Listen to Rachel and me debate the girl tax, the use of the word chick, and answer a question about when women…

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Read more about the article I celebrated my Christmas in the company of strangers

I celebrated my Christmas in the company of strangers

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 5, 2016
  • Post category:Autobiography
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My wife and I hosted Christmas in our home, as we do every year. We open our doors to any and all and offer chili, cornbread, and sweets to friends…

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Read more about the article Haiku

Haiku

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 4, 2016
  • Post category:Poetry
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Little girl chased by bear Blood and gore amid the sycamores Tasty bear sandwiches

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Read more about the article My daughter needs to learn about Marc Antony. And I’m not talking about the singer.

My daughter needs to learn about Marc Antony. And I’m not talking about the singer.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 3, 2016
  • Post category:Family
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This is my daughter's drawing of a Halloween party. Clara is a black cat. Charlie is a bird. Mommy is Cleopatra. I am toast. Toast.

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Read more about the article My 13 New Year’s resolutions for the NFL

My 13 New Year’s resolutions for the NFL

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 2, 2016
  • Post category:Sports
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On the heels of my own list of New Year's resolutions comes my proposed resolutions for the National Football League. There are many serious issues that the NFL needs to…

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Read more about the article New Year’s resolutions: 2016

New Year’s resolutions: 2016

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 1, 2016
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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As always, I reserve the right to alter the list for up to one week after posting. Suggestions are still welcome. It's also important to note that some items, like…

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Resolution update: 2015 in review

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  • Post published:December 31, 2015
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post the progress of my yearly goals at the end of each month on this blog. The following are the results through…

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