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Read more about the article Bambi Vs. Godzilla: Pleasantly surprised

Bambi Vs. Godzilla: Pleasantly surprised

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 4, 2012
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This 90 second cartoon was voted as one of the top 50 cartoons of all time. Being who I am, I was immediately skeptical of this rating. I possess a…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: Three good geeks

Gratitude journal: Three good geeks

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 3, 2012
  • Post category:Gratitude Journal/Teaching
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Tonight my students competed in my annual science fair. I was extremely proud of their efforts. Their projects were truly first rate. In order to determine a winner (a necessity…

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Read more about the article What were you doing in your twenties?

What were you doing in your twenties?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 3, 2012
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A daily deal site that features underwear is exciting, but it’s the story behind the creation of cheapundies.com that caught my attention: The site was launched by two entrepreneurs still…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: Booksellers everywhere

Gratitude journal: Booksellers everywhere

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 2, 2012
  • Post category:MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
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Tonight I am grateful for the amazing booksellers of the world who work tirelessly to place books in the hands of readers everyday. I have found that booksellers will go…

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Read more about the article It’s a girl!

It’s a girl!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 2, 2012
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At least that’s what my daughter thinks. She refuses to even acknowledge the possibility that her future sibling could be a boy.  Note her use of distraction and the the…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: The denial of ice cream

Gratitude journal: The denial of ice cream

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 1, 2012
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Tonight I am grateful that I did not grow up in Park Slope in 2012 where lunatic parents are attempting to ban ice cream trucks from the public parks because…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: March 2012

Resolution update: March 2012

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 1, 2012
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A mixed bag this month. Outstanding progress on some fronts and pathetic results on others. Not sure how to feel about it. 1. Don’t die. Unless I am currently starring…

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Read more about the article Anti-Barney rhetoric proves to be effective

Anti-Barney rhetoric proves to be effective

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 1, 2012
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My wife and I think Barney and Friends is a dumb television show. Granted we have never actually watched the program, but we can just tell.  In an effort to…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: Location location location

Gratitude journal: Location location location

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:April 1, 2012
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Tonight I find myself grateful for my location. I live in Newington, CT, two towns over from the state capitol of Hartford and in the relative center of the state.…

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Read more about the article I will marry you: 3 things to look for when hiring a wedding officiant

I will marry you: 3 things to look for when hiring a wedding officiant

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 31, 2012
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From a New York Times piece entitled The Officiant Among Us: FOR generations, getting married meant solemnly standing before an authority figure charged with upholding the rules of civil society…

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