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Read more about the article How long is your commute?

How long is your commute?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2023
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Recent data indicated that from 2006 to 2019, the average one-way commute for an American worker rose from 25 minutes to 27.6 minutes. The pandemic was a bit of a…

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Read more about the article No socks. Except one sock.

No socks. Except one sock.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 18, 2023
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Before leaving for "Winter Wonderland" at Southwick Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, Elysha and I warned the kids that we could be outdoors for about two hours, so dress accordingly. As…

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Read more about the article Sir Snail makes me mad

Sir Snail makes me mad

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 17, 2023
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I received a text message from Elysha that read: "In other news, Sir Snail is rivaling you as the most industrious member of this household. I cannot believe how the…

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Read more about the article Old, simple, and falling apart, but it’s still a keeper

Old, simple, and falling apart, but it’s still a keeper

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 16, 2023
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In the spring of 2002, I was living on my own for the first time in my life. I furnished my apartment with a few pieces of furniture, a rear…

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Read more about the article Who Owns the Streets?

Who Owns the Streets?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 15, 2023
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I have the honor of working with filmmakers from time to time, helping them find ways to tell their stories best. I often consult with documentary filmmakers, but I've also…

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Read more about the article I have no one to thank for this great fortune

I have no one to thank for this great fortune

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 14, 2023
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I was speaking to a client last week - the vice president of a company that you likely interact with every day. She had recently decided to accept a position…

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Read more about the article The moment when all is lost

The moment when all is lost

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 13, 2023
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Pepsico, the maker of Doritos, estimates that 85% percent of U.S. gamers have consumed Doritos in the past three months. But at the same time, nearly a third of gamers…

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Read more about the article A great story makes for brilliant advertising

A great story makes for brilliant advertising

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 12, 2023
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Sometimes, the best advertisement doesn't scream, "Buy my thing!" but instead offers a story that makes you cry like a baby at your desk, hoping no one walks in before…

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It’s my blogging anniversary!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 11, 2023
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It's a big day. Today is the eighteenth anniversary of my blog - Grin and Bare It - and its earlier permutations, Perpetual Perpetuity and Conform Me Not. My blog…

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Read more about the article “Major Tom” is a hit

“Major Tom” is a hit

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 10, 2023
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The kids and I are driving to a restaurant for dinner. I'm playing "The 100 Best One-Hit Wonder Songs" playlist on Spotify. It's a favorite amongst the family, at least…

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