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Read more about the article My TEDx Somerville Talk: “A Life of Yes”

My TEDx Somerville Talk: “A Life of Yes”

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  • Post published:June 2, 2014
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Read more about the article Little litter combatant

Little litter combatant

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  • Post published:June 1, 2014
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My daughter can’t stand litter. We drive by litter, and she complains about it. We walk by litter, and she yells at the people who she imagines have left it…

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Resolution update: May 2014

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  • Post published:June 1, 2014
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In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post a list my New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of each month, along with their progress (or lack thereof).1. Don’t die.Didn’t…

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Read more about the article She claims that she wasn’t going for matchy-matchy, but I don’t believe her.

She claims that she wasn’t going for matchy-matchy, but I don’t believe her.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 31, 2014
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Read more about the article I want one now.

I want one now.

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  • Post published:May 31, 2014
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I can’t imagine a better way to increase my productivity.

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Read more about the article Just eliminate gift registries entirely. Also, divorce registries are disgusting.

Just eliminate gift registries entirely. Also, divorce registries are disgusting.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 30, 2014
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A recent New York Times piece tracks the rising popularity of gift registries for occasions other than weddings. While it’s hard to count how many exist, registries for not just…

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Read more about the article Our Norman Rockwell daughter

Our Norman Rockwell daughter

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  • Post published:May 30, 2014
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Travel to a tiny town in the Berkshires on Memorial Day, put a flag in the hand of a five year-old, and start taking photos. This is probably how Norman…

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Read more about the article “Fun” is the word most often missing from education today. It’s practically nonexistent.

“Fun” is the word most often missing from education today. It’s practically nonexistent.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 29, 2014
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I have many goals as a teacher, but my primary goal, is to make school a fun and memorable place that kids want to return to daily. I want my…

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Read more about the article The three great leaders of my life

The three great leaders of my life

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  • Post published:May 29, 2014
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Truly great leaders are hard to find. In my professional life, I have worked for three. Allison White and Jalloul Montacer were McDonald’s general managers. Plato Karafelis was my principal…

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Read more about the article Possible lessons to be learned from Weezer’s unexpected path to success

Possible lessons to be learned from Weezer’s unexpected path to success

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  • Post published:May 28, 2014
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Weezer's first album, The Blue Album, was a multi-platinum success. I liked it very much. The record industry expected that their second album, Pinkerton, would perform similarly, but when it…

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