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Read more about the article I don’t love sweets.

I don’t love sweets.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 2, 2011
  • Post category:Science
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People who prefer sugary snacks actually seem to be more kind, so says a study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. I don’t even like chocolate all that…

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Read more about the article Stupid parents doing stupid things.

Stupid parents doing stupid things.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 2, 2011
  • Post category:Critic/Family
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Halloween was cancelled in my town this year, and rightfully so considering the number of live power lines still all over the road. Certain parents are outraged over this development,…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: October 2011

Resolution update: October 2011

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 1, 2011
  • Post category:New Year's Resolutions
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With just two more months to complete my New Year’s resolutions, I have started crossing off those items that are complete.  The following is my progress through October.  1.  Lose…

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Read more about the article Post-Halloween brilliance

Post-Halloween brilliance

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 1, 2011
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Both of these productions are outstanding. I can’t wait to show my students.

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Read more about the article Her first letter was a V

Her first letter was a V

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 1, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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My two-year old daughter was using bathtub crayons for the first time last night. Anything to get that kid in the bathtub. After coloring on the walls for a while,…

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Read more about the article A tale of two storms

A tale of two storms

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 31, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography
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The damage done by Hurricane Irene: The damage done by the stupid October snowstorm:

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Read more about the article No need for toys

No need for toys

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 31, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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Read more about the article The Clowns final rehearsal

The Clowns final rehearsal

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 31, 2011
  • Post category:Rock Opera
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Just one week before The Clowns, our rock opera, hits the stage! The band had a final rehearsal during Saturday’s snowstorm. Next Saturday, the band and the actors come together…

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Read more about the article Freakin’ October 29th

Freakin’ October 29th

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 29, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography
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The autumn leaves and the snowflakes are falling simultaneously.    

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Read more about the article Low self confidence makes people annoying

Low self confidence makes people annoying

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 29, 2011
  • Post category:Critic
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This is probably mean and judgmental, but I also think it’s fairly accurate: If you are offended more than once a month (and even that is a lot), you have…

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