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Read more about the article Perfect games

Perfect games

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

Elysha surprised me on Father's Day with Yankees tickets We'll be heading to Yankee Stadium later this week to watch them play the Baltimore Orioles. For me, it will be…

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Read more about the article The FBI called

The FBI called

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 2, 2023
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Storytelling can take you to some crazy places. It's taken me as far as Sao Paulo, Brazil, to work with high school students and engineering companies. I've traveled to Canada…

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Read more about the article Resolution update: June 2023

Resolution update: June 2023

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 1, 2023
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Every month I report the progress of my yearly goals in order to monitor progress (or the lack thereof) and hold myself accountable.   The following are the results from…

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Read more about the article Four freedoms plus one more

Four freedoms plus one more

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 30, 2023
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Jamelle Bouie writes in the New York Times about Four Freedoms, According to the Republicans. They include: The freedom to control — to restrict the bodily autonomy of women and…

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Read more about the article She sees me.

She sees me.

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

My friend, Kathy, sent this cartoon to me with the message: "Saw this and thought of you." Sometimes a simple cartoon and six words can make you feel so seen…

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“You’re a Monster, Matthew Dicks” extended!

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

Exciting, thrilling, over-the-moon announcement: My solo show, scheduled for July 30 and 31 at TheaterWorks, has been extended through August 1 due to demand. The July 30 and 31 shows…

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Read more about the article New words won’t always be good words in the future

New words won’t always be good words in the future

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

I recently used the phrase "Mexican standoff" in a storytelling performance and was warned that it might not be culturally sensitive. I looked into it, and as far as I…

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Read more about the article Elysha Dicks: ESOL teacher

Elysha Dicks: ESOL teacher

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 27, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Please allow me to sing the praises of my wife, Elysha Dicks, who completed a year-long journey yesterday by passing her state certification test with flying colors and becoming officially…

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Read more about the article Stop using religion as rationale

Stop using religion as rationale

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 26, 2023
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The Toronto Blue Jays cut pitcher Anthony Bass last week after he drew backlash for reposting a video on Instagram that called Target and Bud Light “evil” and “demonic” for…

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Read more about the article Better but still not there

Better but still not there

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 25, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized

Last year, I suggested that McDonald's add variation to the messages on their drive-thru menu screen. Rather than simply offering the message "Mmm, great order!" they could easily add a…

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