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Read more about the article Post it note

Post it note

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 24, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

A few months ago, I performed in "Matt and Jeni Are Unprepared," a storytelling improv show in which audience members provide my storytelling partner, Jeni Bonaldo, and me with prompts,…

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Read more about the article Sharing toothbrush or not

Sharing toothbrush or not

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 23, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

There are three kinds of people in the world: Those who would never, ever share their toothbrush with another person. Those who might grudgingly share their toothbrush with their spouse…

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Read more about the article Maher’s questions plus a couple of my own

Maher’s questions plus a couple of my own

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 22, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Bill Maher is a comedian I like very much because he says things I love and hate. Sometimes, I agree with him entirely. Other times, I think he's wrongheaded and…

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Read more about the article Why Elysha fell in love with me

Why Elysha fell in love with me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 21, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Years ago, someone asked my wife, Elysha, when she first started falling in love with me. Thankfully, I was standing beside her when this question was asked. My assumption, of…

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Read more about the article Laundry disaster

Laundry disaster

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 20, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Not only were there nine unmatched socks in Charlie's laundry basket, but there were also no matched pairs. Just nine random socks. How is this even possible?

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Read more about the article Father’s Day joy and outrage

Father’s Day joy and outrage

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 19, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

My Father's Day was all I could have ever wanted. Also slightly disappointing. My best version of Father's Day would be one filled with nonstop fun, and that was certainly…

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Read more about the article The Boston Celtics are world champions, and I was there to watch it happen

The Boston Celtics are world champions, and I was there to watch it happen

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 18, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I've been very fortunate as a serious sports fan. In my lifetime, I've been lucky enough to watch: Six New England Patriots Super Bowl championships Seven New York Yankees World…

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Read more about the article I’ll miss my friends

I’ll miss my friends

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 17, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Today is the first of my summer vacation. The school year ended last Thursday, but after dismissing my students at the end of the day, I drove for two hours…

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Read more about the article Father’s Day gifts I won’t actually use

Father’s Day gifts I won’t actually use

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 16, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Of CNN's "60 practical Father's Day gifts that your dad will actually use," I would use exactly four, and I already own three: Battery organizer storage case Electronic cable organizer…

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Read more about the article Reminders about Jesus

Reminders about Jesus

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 15, 2024
  • Post category:Uncategorized

As I listen to politicians lean on their belief in Jesus to defend their horrendous policies and beliefs and advocate for Christian nationalism, I thought I'd mention a few facts…

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