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Read more about the article First bagel

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 …

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Read more about the article Speak Up storyteller: Okey Ndibe

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…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: March 2013

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…

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Read more about the article Unacceptable platitude #4: “To each his own.”

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…

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Read more about the article How dare the Pope act so kindly or equitably

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…

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Read more about the article Our boy!

Our boy!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 2, 2013
  • Post category:Family
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There were some super cute naked photos as well, but I decided not to expose his bottom to the world.   

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Read more about the article Two peas in a pod

Two peas in a pod

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 1, 2013
  • Post category:Family
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I can only assume that my daughter and her grandfather get along so well because they are so close in maturity level. Whatever the reason, Clara thinks of Gramps as…

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Read more about the article Done.

Done.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 1, 2013
  • Post category:The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs/The Writing Process
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When my wife doesn’t like something I’ve written, she tilts her head, squints her eyes and rereads, as if doing so will make it look better. I fear that look.…

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Read more about the article Spamming scumbag of the week

Spamming scumbag of the week

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 31, 2013
  • Post category:Spamming Scumbag
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Each week, amongst the many interesting, insightful and occasionally scathing comments on my blog, I find comments by businesses and/or spammers who are clever enough to construct comments that avoid…

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Read more about the article The essence of New England weather

The essence of New England weather

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 31, 2013
  • Post category:Family
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     Less than 48 hours later:  

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