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Competitive, creative to-do listing: Which do you think is best?

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Post published:March 16, 2013
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I used to think that this to-do list was the best ever. In response to its greatness, I produced a series of my own creative to-do lists. The first one…

The birth of Something Missing: Aimee Mann’s theory on creativity matches my own perfectly

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 15, 2013
Post category:Recommended Reading/Viewing SOMETHING MISSING Items The Writing Process
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On a recent podcast, musician Aimee Mann said, “Being stuck in one place and bored out of your mind is the key to creativity.” I couldn’t agree more. My writing…

Multitasking gone bad

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Post published:March 15, 2013
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I play tag with my daughter almost every night. It’s her favorite game. And other than the fact that she still believes that the person who is “It” is the…

The Matthew Dicks Pre-Obituary Contest (including fabulous prizes for the winner)

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Post published:March 14, 2013
Post category:Autobiography The Writing Process
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Slate recently named the obituary of Harry Weathersby Stamps as their current leader for obituary of the year. Excerpts from this incredible obituary (though you really should read the obituary…

Three-trick Charlie

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Post published:March 14, 2013
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My son now has three tricks in his repertoire of baby tricks. Each is quite possibly cuter than the next. My wife gets credit for all three. All I did…

Family motto inspired and then rejected

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 13, 2013
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When my daughter is upset, she’s been known to cry out, “Never stop the cuddles!” My wife and I loved the expression so much that we decided to make it…

A weaponized TV capable of melting metal

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Post published:March 13, 2013
Post category:Science
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Having just completed my annual science fair with my students, I find myself incredibly relieved that none of them discovered this video when deciding upon projects. This guy (who thankfully…

The definition of silly.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 12, 2013
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I found this hanging on the wall of my daughter’s preschool. Each child in her class was chosen to represent a specific emotion, and she was picked for silly. I’ve…

Paperback cover!

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 11, 2013
Post category:MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
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Behold the paperback cover for MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND. The paperback edition doesn’t publish for another two months, so until then, you’ll simply have to purchase the hardcover version.…

It’s not backwards. It’s fashion forward.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 11, 2013
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My daughter believes that shirts are designed to be worn whatever way she wants. This shirt, for example, was designed by the manufacturer so that the dog would be on…