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Read more about the article My 2023 Christmas haul

My 2023 Christmas haul

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 25, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife, Elysha, gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope…

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Read more about the article “This Is Going to Suck” but not really…

“This Is Going to Suck” but not really…

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 24, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

If you're celebrating Christmas this year, happy Christmas Eve! I hope that today is relaxing, lovely, fun, and filled with joy and anticipation. Elysha and I spent the day cooking,…

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Read more about the article Cold but still fun!

Cold but still fun!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 24, 2023
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Even though Charlie's feet were quite cold last week while touring the Winter Wonderland at Southwick Zoo - Crocs with no socks will do that in December - fear not,…

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Read more about the article Liz Cheney was not piquant

Liz Cheney was not piquant

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 23, 2023
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Liz Cheney appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week. It was an odd pairing, given that Colbert has spent decades making fun of her and her father,…

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Read more about the article Regulation #30

Regulation #30

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 22, 2023
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Elysha, the kids, and I visited Alcatraz this summer as a part of our visit to San Fransisco. While pursuing the gift shop, I stumbled upon this item: A replica…

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Read more about the article Was I always like this?

Was I always like this?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 21, 2023
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A student asked me if I was always annoying or if I had somehow become annoying in adulthood. A good, albeit slightly annoying, question. In answer to her question, I…

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Read more about the article Fixed. Also ruined.

Fixed. Also ruined.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 20, 2023
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First, the good news: The folks in our town's public works department have straightened out the manhole cover that caused Charlie to be so upset a few weeks ago. We…

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Read more about the article How long is your commute?

How long is your commute?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 19, 2023
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Recent data indicated that from 2006 to 2019, the average one-way commute for an American worker rose from 25 minutes to 27.6 minutes. The pandemic was a bit of a…

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Read more about the article No socks. Except one sock.

No socks. Except one sock.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 18, 2023
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Before leaving for "Winter Wonderland" at Southwick Zoo in Mendon, Massachusetts, Elysha and I warned the kids that we could be outdoors for about two hours, so dress accordingly. As…

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Read more about the article Sir Snail makes me mad

Sir Snail makes me mad

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 17, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I received a text message from Elysha that read: "In other news, Sir Snail is rivaling you as the most industrious member of this household. I cannot believe how the…

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