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Read more about the article A perfect couple

A perfect couple

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 5, 2013
  • Post category:Family
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Had it been entirely my choice, Elysha and I would’ve stopped at one child. If I were in charge, Clara would be an only child today. Needless to say, it…

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Should I try to be wrong?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 5, 2013
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A recent debate with a friend came to an end when she said to me, “It’s impossible to talk to you. You always have to be right.” My response went…

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Read more about the article “Dinosaurs lived with people” violates the basic human right of not being stupid.

“Dinosaurs lived with people” violates the basic human right of not being stupid.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 4, 2013
  • Post category:Religion/Teaching
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This is an actual science test given to fourth graders in South Carolina. I consider it a human rights violation. Every nine-year-old child has the right to not be stupid.…

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Read more about the article Ducklings versus a speeding motorist

Ducklings versus a speeding motorist

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 4, 2013
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I love this. Not only does the man in this video have his priorities straight, but he has allowed this potentially embarrassing video to go forth into the world. As…

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Read more about the article A perfect example of how my disputatious mind works

A perfect example of how my disputatious mind works

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 3, 2013
  • Post category:Autobiography/Critic
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So it turns out that some of my closest friends were highly amused by my surprise in discovering that my wife (and my arch nemesis) think I’m a know-it-all. Apparently…

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Read more about the article How To Be A Grownup In 10 Steps (revised)

How To Be A Grownup In 10 Steps (revised)

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 3, 2013
  • Post category:Idea
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Kelly Williams Brown’s book Adulting: How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps is reportedly “the most helpful guide to becoming a successful adult you’ll ever find.” Publisher’s Weekly…

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Read more about the article Butterfly Kisses is not cheesy, damn it.

Butterfly Kisses is not cheesy, damn it.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 2, 2013
  • Post category:Music
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Butterfly Kisses, a song by Bob Carlisle, was released in 1997, the same year I became a wedding DJ.  I’ve been playing that song for fathers and daughters ever since,…

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Read more about the article The bar for demonstrating support of my work has officially been set.

The bar for demonstrating support of my work has officially been set.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 2, 2013
  • Post category:MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
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An email sent to me from a reader yesterday included this sentence: I handed out 15 of your books at a fundraiser last night. And I personally autographed them with…

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Read more about the article My arch nemesis and my wife are in cahoots.

My arch nemesis and my wife are in cahoots.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 1, 2013
  • Post category:Family
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I recently discovered that someone who never seemed to like me very much felt this way because (among other things) he thought I was a know-it-all. I mentioned this to…

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Read more about the article Charlie’s first meal

Charlie’s first meal

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 31, 2013
  • Post category:Family/Food and Drink
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For the first time, we ordered our one-year-old son his own meal at a restaurant. It was Memorial Day. We were in Mortensen’s on the Berlin Turnpike.  Other than the…

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