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Read more about the article Not everything about Curious George is good.

Not everything about Curious George is good.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 9, 2011
  • Post category:Books/Critic/Television
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The fact that The Man with the Yellow Hat doesn't have an actual name is pretty stupid.

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Read more about the article Generation gap

Generation gap

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 9, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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These are photographs of my daughter and her great grandmother in an ice cream shop in the Berkshires.  My great grandmother on my mother’s side lived until I was about…

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Read more about the article A lot of great news, but the vomit trumps it all

A lot of great news, but the vomit trumps it all

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography/SOMETHING MISSING Items
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A few bits of great news: My fifth graders performed Shakespeare’s Henry V last night, using the original Old English, and did a masterful job. Two friends and colleagues turned…

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Read more about the article Jon Stewart read my blog and stole my bit.

Jon Stewart read my blog and stole my bit.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2011
  • Post category:History/Politics/Recommended Reading/Viewing/Television
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Damn that Jon Stewart. He said the same thing I did, except he was a lot funnier. Also, did you hear that Palin supporters are attempting to edit Paul Revere’s…

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Read more about the article Please let these be real. Please let these be real.

Please let these be real. Please let these be real.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2011
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The Internet is full of hoaxes, so I tend to be exceedingly distrustful when it comes to things like this. But these are just too good to be fake.  I…

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Sadly, no ducks or deer but lots of old people

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 7, 2011
  • Post category:Idea
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I see Duck Crossing and Deer Crossing signs all the time, but rarely do I see any ducks or deer. It’s almost a tease. After all, who wouldn’t want to see…

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Read more about the article An awkward moment involving a teenage girl, a Dixie cup, pee and me

An awkward moment involving a teenage girl, a Dixie cup, pee and me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 7, 2011
  • Post category:Autobiography/Quandry
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I was at the pediatrician’s office with my wife and daughter. After waiting more than fifteen minutes for the doctor, I left the examination room to use the rest room.…

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Read more about the article Three movies in three days

Three movies in three days

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 7, 2011
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In  the past week, I saw three movies. One with my wife and two with friends. Here are my thoughts, minus any spoilers: Bridesmaids: Extremely funny movie. My only issue…

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Read more about the article Too cool for school

Too cool for school

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 6, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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My daughter had a fever, so she stayed home from school last week. My wife sent me these photos from her day off. She looks terribly sick. Huh? I think…

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Read more about the article Sarah Palin teaches 5 important life lessons

Sarah Palin teaches 5 important life lessons

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 6, 2011
  • Post category:History/Politics
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First, if you haven’t heard Sarah Palin’s account of Paul Revere’s ride and her subsequent defense of it, please watch. You be the judge. Five important life lessons to learn…

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