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Read more about the article Heroic me

Heroic me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 16, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography
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Last month, a groom told me on his wedding day that he considers me his hero and role model, based upon information about my life that he recently learned, and…

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Read more about the article In praise of community college

In praise of community college

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 15, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Idea
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In the past fifteen years, I have attended four institutions of higher learning.  These have included a community college, a traditional, four-year university, an all-women’s college, and an online university,…

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Read more about the article Three little old ladies talking about me

Three little old ladies talking about me

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 15, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography

I was eating an Egg McMuffin in McDonald’s this morning. My headphones were still on, but I had paused the recording in order to read the paper. As I ate,…

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Read more about the article BEST GIFT EVER

BEST GIFT EVER

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 14, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography

I just gave my wife the super-romantic, best Valentine's gift of all time: $250 in cash and a belly dancing kit, including a book, CD, and two sets of brass…

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Read more about the article Brilliant band names

Brilliant band names

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Music
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Bon Jovi and Van Halen are ingenious band names.  Both names are derived from the last names of the founding members of the bands (Jon Bon Jovi and Eddie and…

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Read more about the article A novel idea about a novel idea

A novel idea about a novel idea

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Idea/The Writing Process
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I’m lucky.  I have a lot of ideas for books.  Lots and lots and lots.  I just need more time to write them all.  As I attempt to wrap up…

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I couldn’t resist posting…

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Web/Tech
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Read more about the article 8 simple rules for requesting music at a wedding

8 simple rules for requesting music at a wedding

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 13, 2010
  • Post category:Autobiography/Music
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I just finished meeting with a couple who is getting married in March.  They are very nice people who chose most of the music for their wedding, which will tie…

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Read more about the article SOMETHING MISSING: The large print version

SOMETHING MISSING: The large print version

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 12, 2010
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The large print version of SOMETHING MISSING was just released last month, in case you’re interested in owning every version of the book. It was chosen as a Thorndike Reviewer’s…

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Read more about the article Good advice

Good advice

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:February 11, 2010
  • Post category:The Writing Process
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As a writer, I rely on quality feedback from my readers.  I know there are many writers who prefer to write in a vacuum, absent of comment or criticism, and…

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