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Read more about the article Our new favorite photograph

Our new favorite photograph

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 19, 2011
  • Post category:Family
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All she wants to do is splash in puddles.

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Read more about the article Unacceptable platitude #2: “Nobody’s perfect.”

Unacceptable platitude #2: “Nobody’s perfect.”

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 19, 2011
  • Post category:Unacceptable platitudes/Uncategorized
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“Nobody’s perfect.” Your perfection was never in question. In fact, it wasn’t even in the universe of possibility, so to imply that I might not have been aware of your…

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My new hero and heroine

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 19, 2011
  • Post category:Current Affairs
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I have a brand new hero and heroine in my life, and neither one is old enough to vote. Amy Myers is a high school sophomore who has challenged Minnesota…

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Unacceptable platitude #1: “At least I admit my flaws.”

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 18, 2011
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“At least I admit my flaws.” How is this supposed to help me? I already know that you’re an idiot.  Acknowledging your stupidity has no value to me. At least…

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Read more about the article Be careful for the big, fast choo-choo train

Be careful for the big, fast choo-choo train

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 18, 2011
  • Post category:Quandry
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How do you think the guy feels? Incredibly stupid or a complete bad ass?

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Read more about the article X marks the spot?

X marks the spot?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 17, 2011
  • Post category:Quandry
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I discovered this is my town today. Someone please explain how a business like this operates?  More important, what is the purpose of the black circle around the letter X…

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Read more about the article Puddle jumping

Puddle jumping

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 17, 2011
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Clara was jumping in puddles yesterday. She loves jumping in puddles.  She actually begins talking about the puddles at the first sign of rain.  Yesterday she insisted that I jump…

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Read more about the article Not the best tribute to firefighters

Not the best tribute to firefighters

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 17, 2011
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When I was about ten-years old, I was awakened from my bed by a firefighter. Rather disconcerting, I can assure you. Our chimney was on fire. Several people stopped their…

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The damning and the damned

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 16, 2011
  • Post category:Idea
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In almost every relationship, there is one person who is always ready to exit the house and one person who is not. In almost all relationships, these roles never change.…

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Read more about the article I wished minor injury on my daughter. Am I a bad father?

I wished minor injury on my daughter. Am I a bad father?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:May 16, 2011
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I was in the playroom at the museum yesterday with my daughter. There’s a short slide in the room, no more than three feet long, made to look like it…

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