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The greatest brownie spokesperson on the planet today

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 6, 2013
Post category:Family Food and Drink
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In the event that Dunkin Hines or one of its competitors is looking for a spokesperson for its Brownie mix, I may have just the person for you. My wife’s…

A hovercraft on a golf course: I officially live in the future.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 6, 2013
Post category:Sports
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Golf season is upon us, and I can’t wait to start playing again. I almost always walk when I play, but if given the chance to ride this, I might…

People say the craziest things at author talks

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 5, 2013
Post category:Appearances
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Author and friend Nichole Bernier recently wrote an amusing (and occasionally disturbing) piece in the Huffington Post about the strangest things ever said to authors at book events. I thought…

I don’t stretch. I win.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 5, 2013
Post category:Idea
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I don’t like to walk because I could be running instead. Walking seems like such a waste of time. Similarly, I don’t stretch before working out because I could be…

First bagel

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 4, 2013
Post category:Family
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I didn’t eat my first bagel (from the freezer case at the local Almac’s grocery store) until I was almost twenty years old. My son has beaten me by about …

Speak Up storyteller: Okey Ndibe

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 4, 2013
Post category:Speak Up Storytelling
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Less than a month to go before our inaugural Speak Up storytelling event at Real Art Ways in Hartford, CT. May 4 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free. Today I’m…

Resolution update: March 2013

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 4, 2013
Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post the progress of my yearly goals at the end of each month on this blog. The following are the results through…

Unacceptable platitude #4: “To each his own.”

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 3, 2013
Post category:Unacceptable platitudes
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It’s been a long time since I added to my list of unacceptable platitudes. Past platitudes include: “That’s your opinion.” “Nobody’s perfect.” “At least I admit my faults.” Today I…

How dare the Pope act so kindly or equitably

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 2, 2013
Post category:Idea Religion
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According to the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal and leading Catholic authorities, Pope Francis’s recent decision to wash the feet of two girls, including a Muslim, during a traditional…