grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
No such thing as a free breakfast
This morning I was in the McDonald’s drive-thru, waiting to purchase my Egg McMuffin and Diet Coke. When I arrived at the window, I was informed by the cashier that my meal had been paid…
Read MoreMarital combat or martial combat?
Am I the only one who finds it ironic that the words marital and martial are nearly identical?
Read MoreWarm and wet but not too long
My wife commented that the showers that she took during our recent stop in New York City were some of the most relaxing that she’s had in a year. At home, it’s not uncommon to…
Read MoreThe honest author bio
Author Ellen Potter complains that most author bios make her jealous, claiming that they “sound enviable. Tidy, picturesque. No bad smells. It’s just not fair.” In that spirit, she writes the honest author bio: She…
Read MoreAuthor bio finalized
After a few small revisions, Charles’s author bio has been approved by my editor and publicist. Congratulations, again, Charles. It should begin appearing on websites like Amazon in about ten days. The final version reads:…
Read MoreHappy and dissatisfied
In a rare ripple in our otherwise sea of marital bliss, my wife became rather annoyed with me last night. It was the final night of summer vacation, and I was lamenting the fact that…
Read MoreGolden Rule, Golden Shmool
The Golden Rule doesn’t always work. I always prefer that people be direct, honest and forthright with me at all times. Brutally honest if needed. No behind-the-back gossip or back-channel suggestions through a third party.…
Read MoreCan I survive on even less sleep?
Tell me if this makes sense. I’m thinking about cutting down on my sleep. Here’s my rationale. I go to sleep sometime between 11:30 and midnight every night. I wake up sometime between 5:00 and…
Read MoreMerriam Webster’s Top 10 Commonly Confused Words
My most frequently confused word did not make the list. I don’t know be happy or sad about this. For me, it’s peek and peak. Even with the see and peek pneumonic (both have a…
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