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Read more about the article No shame

No shame

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 7, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

In the United Kingdom, when a person dies without a will or no next of kin, their assets are claimed by the Treasury. Contributed to the common good. However, certain…

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Read more about the article Handerpants for this holiday season

Handerpants for this holiday season

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 6, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

For the person on your holiday list who has everything, I give you handerpants: Underwear for your hands! Completely real. Completely available online Right now. A cashmere sweater or a…

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Read more about the article A lovely idea, but not exactly a book club

A lovely idea, but not exactly a book club

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 5, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

The hottest new trend in book clubs is the Silent Book Club, where people can all show up in the same place and read whatever they want. No talking. Just…

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Read more about the article Unexpected police encounter

Unexpected police encounter

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 4, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

It's 6:30 AM on Sunday morning, and I'm heading to the Patriots game. I've just purchased my Egg McMuffin and Diet Coke, and I'm driving north on the Berlin Turnpike.…

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Read more about the article Short, effective meetings wanted

Short, effective meetings wanted

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 3, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

This is probably not the best way to run a short, effective meeting, but it might be worth a shot, because here is what I know: Every meeting is too…

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Read more about the article Hurkle-durkle is a monster

Hurkle-durkle is a monster

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 2, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

It's important to give name to our modern-day villains: Climate change. Election deniers. MAGA politicians. Anti-vaxxers. Elon Musk. The New York Jets. And now... Hurkle-durkle (v.) to lay around in…

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Read more about the article Resolution Update: November 2023

Resolution Update: November 2023

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:December 1, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Every month, I report the progress of my yearly goals to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from November 2023.…

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Read more about the article Subversive

Subversive

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I have a flip chart of feelings on my desk at school. Each day, sometimes during the day, I flip it to a feeling that represents my current mood. It's…

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Read more about the article Charles

Charles

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 29, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Another reason to have children. You get to do stuff like this.... if you name them right.

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Read more about the article Dating yesterday and today

Dating yesterday and today

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:November 28, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

I was talking to a younger friend about his new girlfriend, including how they met. He laughed and said, "On the apps," as if I had asked the most ridiculous…

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