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I found my twin brother

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 4, 2011
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I have found the twin that I have always known was separated from me at birth. Joel Stein. Journalist and occasional television writer. My long-lost twin bother. The evidence is…

Growing meat

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 3, 2011
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The thought of growing meat on plants is thrilling enough, but if they can get said meat to qualify as a vegetable (preferably green and leafy), my life will nearly…

From the book of “No duh”

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 3, 2011
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Scientific American reports on a study dealing with bird communication. "Similar to us, birds learn to sing by mimicking the adults, and the early chirps are akin to a baby's…

Three unprecedented requests

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 3, 2011
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Last night my daughter made three unprecedented requests: Upon arriving home, she asked me for a kiss. This has never happened before. After banging her head on the refrigerator, she…

She’s not happy.

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 2, 2011
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My daughter is never happy when Mommy leaves before bedtime, but her Oscar party called. Just when I thought that a little whipped cream had erased the tears, Clara has…

Bunking and “Right now!” Ever heard of them before?

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 2, 2011
Post category:Autobiography Quandry Words
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When I was in high school, there were two phrases that we used a lot that I have never heard since. I’ve often wondered if they were exclusive to my…

Congratulations, sis!

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 2, 2011
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My sister finally landed a job, which means that she now has the three jobs that all members of our family seem to require. We’re a productive, albeit self-flagellating, people.

Naked life coaching?

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 1, 2011
Post category:Idea
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I’ve been trying to establish myself as a life coach for more than a year without much success. I have two pro bono clients who can attest to my skill…

At last

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 1, 2011
Post category:History/Politics
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I may not agree with many of Mike Huckabee’s positions, but he is the first Republican who I have heard take a stand against the absurd and lunatic attacks by…

Poetry collection continued

Post author:Matthew Dicks
Post published:March 1, 2011
Post category:Poetry
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Thanks so much for the gracious response to the first poem posted yesterday. Your emails, comments and Facebook messages were much appreciated. Here’s another, completely the opposite of yesterday’s short…