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Read more about the article That moment…

That moment…

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 13, 2012
  • Post category:Words
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… in the midst of a back and forth texting session when a comment is so clever, so amusing, so succinct and so timely that it could serve as the…

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Read more about the article Father’s Day

Father’s Day

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 13, 2012
  • Post category:Idea
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Since your Mother’s Day shopping is probably complete, I thought I’d remind you of what I would like for Father’s Day, in case any of you are so inclined to…

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Read more about the article Elephant sandwich?

Elephant sandwich?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 12, 2012
  • Post category:Family/Food and Drink
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My daughter does not eat meat. With the exception of well-done bacon, she refuses to eat meat of any kind. As a result,  I often ask her if she would…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: The best kind of friend

Gratitude journal: The best kind of friend

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 12, 2012
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Tonight I am grateful for friends willing to do far more than is required in accordance with the standard laws of friendship. Last night, my friend, Jeff, and I spent…

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Read more about the article A noble rite of passage

A noble rite of passage

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 11, 2012
  • Post category:Autobiography/Family
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I present to you my daughter’s first black eye, courtesy of her nightstand, which happened to be piled high with books at the time, of course.   Her Daddy had…

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Read more about the article My new hero: A six year old boy

My new hero: A six year old boy

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 11, 2012
  • Post category:Sports
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A six-ear old makes an unassisted triple play, and it’s not a silly, chase-the-runner-around–the-diamond situation. It’s fairly legit, requiring fielding skill, quick thinking and excellent reflexes. It’s something you might…

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: Home at last

Gratitude journal: Home at last

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 11, 2012
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Tonight I am grateful that my wife is home again after a four day, three night stay in the hospital. I missed Elysha while she was gone. My evenings were…

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The Kingman Rule of Book Snobbery

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 10, 2012
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The inestimable Ann Kingman of Books on the Nightstand fame stated in her most recent podcast that book snobbery should not be permitted unless the snob has actually read the…

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Read more about the article How To Survive a Robot Uprising

How To Survive a Robot Uprising

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 10, 2012
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Don’t laugh. This might just save your life someday. Seriously.

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Read more about the article Gratitude journal: Sleepless

Gratitude journal: Sleepless

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 10, 2012
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Tonight I am grateful for the ability to function with little sleep. With Elysha in the hospital for the past four days with a placental abruption, I have found myself…

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