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Read more about the article I am a legitimate fashion icon. A trendsetter. The New York Times says so.

I am a legitimate fashion icon. A trendsetter. The New York Times says so.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 21, 2014
  • Post category:Autobiography/Critic
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When it comes to clothing, my life is fairly simple. I don’t wear ties. I own two suits that I almost never wear. I own one belt. Though I own…

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Read more about the article Chef Clara

Chef Clara

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 20, 2014
  • Post category:Family
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My clever and beautiful wife diverted requests for the iPad and television into an afternoon in the kitchen with our daughter. The cookies were great, but honestly, the photos alone…

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Read more about the article Every day contains a story

Every day contains a story

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 20, 2014
  • Post category:Storytelling
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An exercise that I gave my storytelling class last week that I've been doing for two weeks now and loving: At the end of every day, ask yourself: If you…

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Read more about the article Walking an elephant at the mall is still fun

Walking an elephant at the mall is still fun

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 19, 2014
  • Post category:Family
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My son loves the iPad. He has complex machines that make sounds, trucks with dozens of moving parts, electric trains, musical instruments, arts and crafts, tools and sports equipment, and…

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Read more about the article The demographics of the Republican Party are astounding.

The demographics of the Republican Party are astounding.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 19, 2014
  • Post category:History/Politics
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There are currently 278 Republicans in both the House and Senate. Every single one of them is a Christian. Just 23 are women. There is one African-American. That African-American, Tim…

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Read more about the article Best Internet comment ever

Best Internet comment ever

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 18, 2014
  • Post category:Words
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These two sentences exist on the Internet. Not ironically or comedically, but with all the sincerity and earnestness that the comment implies.  I can’t tell you how happy I am…

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Read more about the article Did you know that Daddy doesn’t sleep. My daughter has proof.

Did you know that Daddy doesn’t sleep. My daughter has proof.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 17, 2014
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My daughter woke up at 5:45 this morning. Sirens from nearby fire engines and police cars woke her up. After checking in on her mother and finding her asleep and…

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Read more about the article Mens is wrong

Mens is wrong

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 17, 2014
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If you’ve never noticed it, you will now. It’s everywhere. The word ‘Mens,’ absent an apostrophe, indicating a restroom for the male persuasion.  It looks ridiculous. Right? ‘Men’ is already…

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Read more about the article Pitchers who intentionally hit batters are cowards

Pitchers who intentionally hit batters are cowards

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 16, 2014
  • Post category:Sports
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I don’t care if it’s the culture of the game. I don’t care if teammates are depending upon the retaliation for their own protection. I don’t care if the manager…

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Read more about the article Future laborer, I hope.

Future laborer, I hope.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 16, 2014
  • Post category:Family
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My daughter refers to mowing the lawn as a “Daddy job.” Her mother agrees. My hope is that my son’s interest in the lawn mower is just as strong when…

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