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Read more about the article Asked and answered

Asked and answered

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 29, 2010
  • Post category:Critic
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Thanks to podcasting, I don’t listen to much talk radio anymore, which was once a staple of my media consumption. Granted, I listen to a string of NPR podcasts pulled…

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Read more about the article I’m saved!

I’m saved!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 28, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Religion
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While my wife and I were serving brunch today, two Jehovah Witnesses knocked on our door. I am grateful to the Jehovah Witnesses.  There was a time in my life…

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Read more about the article Ten Word Wiki

Ten Word Wiki

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 28, 2010
  • Post category:Recommended Reading/Viewing/Weblogs/Words
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Ten Word Wiki is a spinoff of Wikipedia with one important distinction:  All entries must consist of exactly ten letters.  The results are often amusing and sometimes quite profound.  The…

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Read more about the article Plan A

Plan A

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 27, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography

I was listening to Ira Glass of This American Life discussing the concept of a Plan B for an episode of the same name. He said that in a room…

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Read more about the article I don’t get it

I don’t get it

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 26, 2010
  • Post category:Critic/Film
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I know it’s hip and trendy to love Wes Anderson’s films, but I don’t.  I thought that Rushmore was okay, The Life Aquatic was overrated, The Darjeeling Limited was slow…

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Read more about the article Linguistic complaints

Linguistic complaints

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 26, 2010
  • Post category:Words
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Admit it. I say that someone is nearsighted, and you automatically think that the person cannot see things up close. Then, after a few seconds, you remember that you must…

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Read more about the article Feeling better about myself

Feeling better about myself

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 26, 2010
  • Post category:Television
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In reference to the aged audience of CBS’s Survivor, a television critic on Bill Simmon’s podcast said, “The only people watching a show that runs as long as Survivor are…

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Read more about the article The Ethicist: Golfing allowed on day two?

The Ethicist: Golfing allowed on day two?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 25, 2010
  • Post category:Ethicist
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My friend Tom asked me to address the following question as part of my new role as The Ethicist: THE QUESTION: Is it okay to go golfing while your wife…

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Read more about the article Does this mean I can get into Heaven?

Does this mean I can get into Heaven?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 25, 2010
  • Post category:Religion
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Today I was told by a man that although he knew that I did not believe in God, he still thought that I was a good Christian. I’m not sure…

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Read more about the article Rules of a gun fight

Rules of a gun fight

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:March 25, 2010
  • Post category:Idea/Weblogs
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I'm not exactly a gun fan, but this website, which lists the rules of a gunfight, is simply genius.  Funny, clever, and loaded with the truth. A few of my…

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