Matthew Dicks – Page 411

Why I choose to write in McDonald’s

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 8, 2015
Post category:The Writing Process
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Two old, Italian guys are sitting in a booth beside me at McDonald's. FIRST GUY: Leo, where were you? I thought you were going to take me to Avon today. SECOND GUY:…

Sticks & Stones made it to the stage! I could not have done it alone.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 7, 2015
Post category:Sticks & Stones Theater
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On Sunday, I had the joy of watching my latest musical, Sticks & Stones, performed at a summer camp in central Connecticut. It's the story of a group of middle…

Five important questions to ask about a religion before joining (or choosing to remain a member)

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 6, 2015
Post category:Religion
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On a recent episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast, comedian Kurt Metzger explains how he evaluates a religion by asking three questions: How much does it cost? Does God do…

Would you share your toothbrush with a loved one? Or anyone?

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 5, 2015
Post category:Quandry
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There are two kinds of people in the world: People who are willing to share their toothbrush and those who are not. People willing to share are generally better. Perhaps not…

Tennis balls are almost entirely flattened when struck by a racquet

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 4, 2015
Post category:Sports
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The unperceived world is a strange, strange place.

This thing exists.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 3, 2015
Post category:Food and Drink
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And not in an ironic way. It's a real, earnest thing.

6 thoughts about this crazy-ass video from CatholicVote.org

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 3, 2015
Post category:Religion
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1. I'm so happy to hear that the bigoted people in this video love their gay friends so freakin' much. And they conveniently have so many gay friends, too. I'm sure…

The Moth makes it into the pages of Newsweek, and I play a teeny tiny role.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 2, 2015
Post category:Moth Storytelling
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I began telling stories for The Moth back in 2011. It's no exaggeration that my life changed on that July night when I took the stage at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe…

Republicans run the risk of becoming the latest version of George Wallace

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 2, 2015
Post category:History/Politics
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement Sunday saying state workers can refuse to issue same-sex marriage licenses if doing so is contrary to his or her religious beliefs. "(Judges and other…

I hate broccoli and kale and cabbage, and the reason is science. Maybe.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:July 1, 2015
Post category:Food and Drink Science
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My least favorite vegetable is broccoli. It is unpalatable. It's followed closely by kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. I hate them all. I would like to like them. I…