grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
I tend to be a nonconformist, but when it came to high school hazing, a little conformity might’ve been a good idea.
I resist conformity on a daily basis and have been doing so since I was very young. In almost all cases, I believe that my resistance is justified. There are instances, however, when I question…
Read MoreA more innocent time
When I was little, I used to play in my grandfather’s back fields. Living next door to us, my grandfather owned dozens of acres of field, garden, orchard, and forest behind his home, a veritable…
Read MoreMy thought for the day
After twelve years of teaching, I have learned a great deal. I am in the process of generating a top-10 list of the most important lessons that I have learned, though it seems to be…
Read MoreThe Internet is not always necessary
While in the vet’s office, I noticed a sign that read: For your convenience we are now online at ctvetcenter.com. While I appreciate the effort, I’m not sure how an online presence makes a veterinarian…
Read MoreArt imitates life
It seems absolutely ridiculous to cast Jennifer Aniston in the role of a woman who can’t find a date. It’s Jennifer Aniston! C’mon! Then again, it seems absolutely ridiculous that Jennifer Aniston can’t find a…
Read MoreAn end of the world “I told you so”
I’ve been experiencing a reoccurring dream of a nuclear holocaust. It’s a pretty sucky dream. I find myself constantly saying goodbye to my wife and daughter just before we are swept under and vaporized by…
Read MoreKilling pigeons and swimming in sync are both dumb
With the Olympics less than a year away, I have a couple complaints that I would like the IOC to consider: First, I do not support the inclusion of any sport that is not played…
Read MoreUnacceptable, even in a restroom
This placard is posted in the men’s room of AC Peterson’s, a local restaurant and ice cream parlor. Do you see what I see? The half-exposed drill hole on the right-hand side? The screws placed…
Read MoreGraduation blues
I saw one of my former students last week, and she informed me that she is attempting to finish high school a year early by squeezing in summer classes and avoiding study halls. I couldn’t…
Read MoreIf you have to announce it to the world…
I saw a vanity plate today with the word CREATIVE on it. I ask you: Is there anything less creative than expressing your creativity by tagging your car with the word creative?
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