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New bathroom amenities

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 2, 2011
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My daughter insists on manipulating her environment whenever possible. After blow drying her hair, my wife turned around to discover this:

The ability to make fun of oneself is a sign of great intellect.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 1, 2011
Post category:Music
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The willingness to do so is a sign of great inner strength. Bravo, Rebecca Black. Even if your song sucks. Friday Lyrics Analyzed with Rebecca Black from Rebecca Black

Ice cream dinner

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:April 1, 2011
Post category:Family Quandry
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Another peak into the mind of my daughter via her little people. With the ponies and dragons lined up with a precision that would make my wife and I a…

Swallowing the apology

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 31, 2011
Post category:Critic
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The request for an apology is a clear indication of a person’s likelihood to be eaten first in a zombie apocalypse. That is, if the zombies can stomach the sense…

Great moments in academia #3

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 31, 2011
Post category:Autobiography Books
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Last year I mentioned that I had three great academic moments while in college. The first pertained to a poem that I wrote. The second (and perhaps my favorite) pertained…

The changing faces of Matthew Dicks

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 30, 2011
Post category:Autobiography
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For your general amusement, my school ID cards from years gone by: Seventh grade (1983): Ninth grade (1985): Manchester Community College (1994) Trinity College (1996)

Hug a teacher. Or at least send a note of thanks.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 30, 2011
Post category:Teaching
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Yesterday a former student stopped by my class to say hello. He stood awkwardly in front of me for a second until his friend told me that he wanted a…

Lemmings unwillingly launched to the sea

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 30, 2011
Post category:Film
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Lemmings don’t leap off cliffs and commit commit suicide as they migrate. It turns out that the phrase “like lemmings to the sea” is nonsense. The metaphor derives from the…

Know thyself, or just read what festival organizers have to say about you instead

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 29, 2011
Post category:Appearances CHICKEN SHACK MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items SOMETHING MISSING Items UNEXPECTEDLY, MILO related
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My appearance at the upcoming Connecticut Book Festival has been finalized for those interested in attending. I will be speaking on Sunday from 10:00-11:00 AM at the University of Connecticut…

One of those annoying “My daughter is perfection” posts. But the video is damn cute.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 29, 2011
Post category:Books Family
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Based upon my daughter’s behavior this evening, I suspect that she is vying for a new dollhouse or perhaps an extended bedtime. Clara is playing with her little people. They…