grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
Is this version any less likely?
My niece, Lexi, told my sister about the story of Noah’s Ark today: “It’s the big ship with all the animals that Uncle Sam flew and it came down and crushed the Earth.” Not quite…
Read MoreI couldn’t have said it any better, and that makes me so angry
Damn that Charles Schwab. In commenting on how to increase employee productivity, he once said: “The way to get things done is to stimulate competition. I do not mean in a sordid, money-getting way, but…
Read MoreBringing the May 21 rapture to life!
An brilliant idea from the mind of author Wendy Clinch: “Rapture prank: On Saturday, take some of your unwanted clothes and shoes and leave sets of them arranged on sidewalks and lawns around town.” Pretty…
Read MoreOur new favorite photograph
All she wants to do is splash in puddles.
Read MoreUnacceptable platitude #2: “Nobody’s perfect.”
“Nobody’s perfect.” Your perfection was never in question. In fact, it wasn’t even in the universe of possibility, so to imply that I might not have been aware of your imperfection only serves to highlight…
Read MoreMy new hero and heroine
I have a brand new hero and heroine in my life, and neither one is old enough to vote. Amy Myers is a high school sophomore who has challenged Minnesota representative and Tea Party loyalist…
Read MoreUnacceptable platitude #1: “At least I admit my flaws.”
“At least I admit my flaws.” How is this supposed to help me? I already know that you’re an idiot. Acknowledging your stupidity has no value to me. At least I admit my flaws? At least?…
Read MoreBe careful for the big, fast choo-choo train
How do you think the guy feels? Incredibly stupid or a complete bad ass?
Read MoreX marks the spot?
I discovered this is my town today. Someone please explain how a business like this operates? More important, what is the purpose of the black circle around the letter X in EXCHANGE? It’s the small…
Read MorePuddle jumping
Clara was jumping in puddles yesterday. She loves jumping in puddles. She actually begins talking about the puddles at the first sign of rain. Yesterday she insisted that I jump as well, identifying specific puddles…
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