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The best needle ever

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 15, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography
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I had blood drawn this morning. As a person terrified of needles, this is an  incredibly difficult procedure for me. I once donated platelets for a former student at Sloan-Kettering…

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Read more about the article Solutions to the problem of too many freakin’ gifts

Solutions to the problem of too many freakin’ gifts

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 15, 2011
  • Post category:Idea
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This is an exceptionally gift-filled season for our family. My wife is Jewish, so we celebrate Hanukah. Or Hanukkah. Or Chanukah. Her people really need to decide upon a spelling.…

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Read more about the article The perfect teacher gift

The perfect teacher gift

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 14, 2011
  • Post category:Teaching

I am often asked about the appropriate gift to give your child's teacher around the holidays or at the end of the school year. After almost two decades as an elementary…

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Read more about the article You just lost a customer, Lowes

You just lost a customer, Lowes

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 14, 2011
  • Post category:History/Politics/Religion
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Check it out. I’m exceedingly pleased, and perhaps even proud, of one of Connecticut’s US congressmen.  With Congress’ approval rating close to single digits, that doesn’t happen often. And thought…

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Read more about the article A chink in my super hero armor

A chink in my super hero armor

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 13, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography/Family
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One of my super powers is my ability to sleep. Not only do I require very little sleep, but I am also able to fall asleep within a minute of…

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The stupidest thing that you can say when helping someone locate lost keys or a wallet or a phone

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 13, 2011
  • Post category:Critic
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The inability to locate an item like a set of keys, a phone or a wallet can be frustrating. Thinking it helpful to offer someone advice like “retrace your steps”…

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Interview my bully? I don’t think so.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 12, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography
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Salon has been running a series entitled Interview With My Bully. The premise is this: Some adolescent scars linger well into adulthood. Interview With My Bully, our new essay series,…

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Read more about the article Time flies when you’re creating?

Time flies when you’re creating?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 12, 2011
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I have never found this to be the case.

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Read more about the article No more goodie bags

No more goodie bags

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 11, 2011
  • Post category:Family/Idea
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Elysha, Clara and I attended the birthday party of our friends’ three year old daughter today. It was an art-themed party.   While the 1:00 start time on a Sunday…

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Read more about the article The United States is comprised of exactly 50 states? I don’t believe it.

The United States is comprised of exactly 50 states? I don’t believe it.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 11, 2011
  • Post category:History/Politics/Quandry
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I don’t trust even numbers. I assume that every Top 10 list either contains one too many entries or is missing one or two deserving entries that were axed in…

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