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Read more about the article What is sexy? (according to Jerry Seinfeld and me)

What is sexy? (according to Jerry Seinfeld and me)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 19, 2016
  • Post category:Idea
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“Any reduction of artifice is appealing.” — Jerry Seinfeld I know it's Seinfeld, and he's not exactly the arbiter of sexy, but I couldn't agree more. My wife is as…

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Read more about the article Butchers and doctors should not look alike.

Butchers and doctors should not look alike.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 18, 2016
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Am I the only one who thinks it odd (and deeply disconcerting) that doctors and butchers dress so similarly for work?

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Read more about the article The “I told you so” calendar. Armed and ready for 2035. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

The “I told you so” calendar. Armed and ready for 2035. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 17, 2016
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For those of you who are unaware, I maintain an "I told you so" calendar among my many Google calendars. I can't recommend it more highly. Let me explain. It…

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Read more about the article BCE and CE

BCE and CE

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 16, 2016
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When writing the date, I've started adding the abbreviation CE after the year CE stands for Common Era. It's the non-religious version of AD. January 16, 2016 CE 01.16.2015 CE…

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Read more about the article Finalized New Year’s resolutions for 2016 (including three new goals)

Finalized New Year’s resolutions for 2016 (including three new goals)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 15, 2016
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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I posted my 2016 goals on January 1, but I always allow myself two weeks to make additions based upon the feedback from readers and friends as well as thoughts…

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Read more about the article Rugged good looks. Beautiful wives. No java.

Rugged good looks. Beautiful wives. No java.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 14, 2016
  • Post category:Food and Drink/Sports
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I used to think that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and I only had our rugged good looks and coincidentally beautiful wives in common. Not true. According to Yahoo Sports: “Don’t…

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Read more about the article Cruelest joke of 2015 involved a beautiful new baby and Bill Cosby

Cruelest joke of 2015 involved a beautiful new baby and Bill Cosby

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 13, 2016
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One of the best ideas that I heard in all of 2015 was this: When a friend of mine gave birth to her first child, one of her friends sent…

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Read more about the article Boy vs. Girl: Episode 10 – Three Mystery Topics

Boy vs. Girl: Episode 10 – Three Mystery Topics

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 12, 2016
  • Post category:Boy Vs. Girl
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In honor of our tenth episode, Rachel and I discuss three topics suggested by our listeners, including the language of women's emails, the tragedy of the multiple orgasm, and my…

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Read more about the article Fruit Loop freak

Fruit Loop freak

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 12, 2016
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My daughter ate Fruit Loops for the first time last week. One color at a time. In other words, not like a normal person.  

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Read more about the article The strangest thing about the octopus.

The strangest thing about the octopus.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:January 12, 2016
  • Post category:Words
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There are many, many strange things about the octopus. They have three hearts. They're the only invertebrates capable of using tools. They can open childproof pill bottles. But here is…

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