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Read more about the article Which story should I write next?

Which story should I write next?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 7, 2010
  • Post category:CHICKEN SHACK/SOMETHING MISSING Items/The Writing Process
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In the span of the last two days, I complete revisions on my manuscript (CHICKEN SHACK), sent it off to my agent and began a new book.  Actually, I’ve started…

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Read more about the article The same color?

The same color?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 6, 2010
  • Post category:Music
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Though I’m not a fan, I was always under the impression that the hip hop duo Salt-n-Pepa was comprised of an African American and a Caucasian, hence the name. It…

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Read more about the article Getting in trouble

Getting in trouble

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 6, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Idea
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One of Elysha’s friends called and said that she “got in trouble” for changing her child’s swim diaper on the chairs surrounding the pool. My initial reaction: Was she kicked…

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Read more about the article Have you ever seen a creepier coffee table?

Have you ever seen a creepier coffee table?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 6, 2010
  • Post category:Critic/Quandry
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Read more about the article Religious bias and Old Testament catsup

Religious bias and Old Testament catsup

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 5, 2010
  • Post category:Food and Drink
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A few comments about my Fourth of July burgers and hotdogs at my in-laws: First, my mother-in-law and my wife both assert that Hebrew National is the finest of all…

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Read more about the article Glass-on-glass contact not required

Glass-on-glass contact not required

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 5, 2010
  • Post category:Critic/Food and Drink
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I don’t understand the obsessive need to clink each and every single glass during a toast? With six or eight or ten people at the table, is it really necessary…

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Read more about the article Keep it simple

Keep it simple

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 4, 2010
  • Post category:Religion
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As a practicing minimalist, I find most religions to be obscenely complicated. This is why I could never convert to Judaism, even if it’s my wife’s religion. Do you know…

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Read more about the article Where’s the love?

Where’s the love?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 3, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Critic/Quandry
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Doesn’t anyone know how to propose anymore? As most of you know, my proposal to Elysha was a carefully orchestrated event that I wanted her to remember forever. It was…

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Read more about the article Recognition for SOMETHING MISSING

Recognition for SOMETHING MISSING

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 3, 2010
  • Post category:SOMETHING MISSING Items
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SOMETHING MISSING has been nominated for the Salt Lake County Reader’s Choice Award.  It’s one of twenty-eight books nominated this year, based upon recommendations by staff and customers.  These books…

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Read more about the article Possible murder scenario

Possible murder scenario

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 2, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography
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In a dream last night, it occurred to me that strangulation would be an excellent means by which to murder me, since I do not bruise. No ligature or manual…

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