grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
My first date/arranged marriage
On Tuesday I had the pleasure of meeting my new editor for the first time. About a week ago I accepted an offer from Saint Martin’s Press to publish my next two books, including Memoirs…
Read MoreDirections damaging my ego
After spending the night on my sister-in-law’s air mattress, I thought I’d be a nice guy and deflate the thing. After battling with the air pump to no avail, I moved to the large, quick…
Read MoreIs the absence of women writers in late night comedy a result of sexism or simply female preference?
Jennifer Weiner recently called for the hosts of the various late night programs to address the absence of female writers on their staff. While I am in favor of increasing opportunities for female writers, I…
Read MoreI don’t care about stuff.
I am a person who desires little and places little value on material possessions. I purposefully avoid all designer labels with the exception of shoes (I have yet to find a decent pair of off-brand…
Read MoreThe definition of self-indulgence
I am always in favor of having a party, but this is quite possibly the stupidest celebration that I have ever seen. Ask your doctor to place the results of your latest ultrasound in an…
Read MoreMy ugly golf swing
My friend, Scott, is an excellent golfer. He hits the links about three times a year, uses the same driver from ninth grade and is quite capable of shooting under 80 on any given day.…
Read MoreFeminine hygiene products meet SOMETHING MISSING
Ever think that your feminine hygiene product could use a little more pizazz? Kotex did, and that’s why they are sponsoring a design contest that allows you to “Make your Mark on the Future of…
Read MorePlastic beats paper
Last week, this section of my local grocery store displayed the bestselling fiction and nonfiction of the week. It has been replaced by a display of gift cards for places like Chili’s and eBay and…
Read MoreTough beyond measure
My sister is hardcore. My sister was hit by a car in 2005 while trying to run across the highway at night. Thrown fifty feet through the air, the only thing that saved her life…
Read MoreWouldn’t you rather watch me clip my toenails?
MSNBC will run twenty hours of royal wedding coverage on the day that what’s-his-name and what’s-her-name get married. My initial reaction was disgust at a news agency for turning itself into the royal wedding channel…
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