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Read more about the article The plague of the mason jar: Let us pray that it has reached its peak.

The plague of the mason jar: Let us pray that it has reached its peak.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 13, 2015
  • Post category:Critic
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I suspect (or perhaps just hope) that we've reached peak mason jar, because those goddamn things are everywhere. Mason jars are lovely pieces of glassware, and if you have some…

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Read more about the article How the brain got its name

How the brain got its name

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 12, 2015
  • Post category:Words
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Deep thought: Since human beings gave the brain its name, the brain has named itself. Right?

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Read more about the article When it comes to Brazil, I am basically an infant.

When it comes to Brazil, I am basically an infant.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 11, 2015
  • Post category:Autobiography/Travel
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I've been in Brazil for three days, and in many ways, I can't help but feel like an infant. I don't speak a word of Portuguese, and the little bit…

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Read more about the article Best worst best interview ever

Best worst best interview ever

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 11, 2015
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This is the best worst interview ever. Good Morning Sacramento news anchors interview actress Cara Delevingne about her upcoming film Paper Towns. In the process, they refer to her as…

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Read more about the article Don’t don’t judge me.

Don’t don’t judge me.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 10, 2015
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This whole business about not judging people is nonsense. "I try not to judge" and "How dare you judge me!" are two of the most ridiculous statements people make. We…

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Read more about the article A terrible break in routine

A terrible break in routine

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 9, 2015
  • Post category:Family/Travel
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My wife took this photo yesterday morning. I love it so much. I'm in Brazil, which means that when Clara woke up, she couldn't go downstairs and see her Daddy, who…

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Read more about the article Whale watch was both perfect and perfectly disgusting.

Whale watch was both perfect and perfectly disgusting.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 9, 2015
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My wife and I took the kids on a whale watch last week. It was the first whale watch ever for the kids and me. We set sail out of…

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Read more about the article Can someone please explain these bumper stickers to me?

Can someone please explain these bumper stickers to me?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 7, 2015
  • Post category:Quandry/Words
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Read more about the article Our babysitter is making me look like a bad parent

Our babysitter is making me look like a bad parent

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 6, 2015
  • Post category:Family
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Read more about the article Worst TEDx luck ever

Worst TEDx luck ever

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 6, 2015
  • Post category:Appearances/TED
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I have spoken at four TEDx conferences over the past three years. None has turned out exactly as I had hoped. In 2013, I delivered a talk at TEDx Litchfield called…

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