grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
Linguistic complaints
Admit it. I say that someone is nearsighted, and you automatically think that the person cannot see things up close. Then, after a few seconds, you remember that you must force yourself to think counter-intuitively…
Read MoreFeeling better about myself
In reference to the aged audience of CBS’s Survivor, a television critic on Bill Simmon’s podcast said, “The only people watching a show that runs as long as Survivor are old people. Young people move…
Read MoreThe Ethicist: Golfing allowed on day two?
My friend Tom asked me to address the following question as part of my new role as The Ethicist: THE QUESTION: Is it okay to go golfing while your wife is in the hospital the…
Read MoreDoes this mean I can get into Heaven?
Today I was told by a man that although he knew that I did not believe in God, he still thought that I was a good Christian. I’m not sure how that squares with his…
Read MoreRules of a gun fight
I’m not exactly a gun fan, but this website, which lists the rules of a gunfight, is simply genius. Funny, clever, and loaded with the truth. A few of my favorite rules include: Forget about…
Read MoreDeprived youth
I was speaking to a group of Newington High School students yesterday about writing. In attempting to explain the importance of twisting stereotypes and giving the reader the unexpected, I used the example of Hannibal…
Read MoreDregs of the Earth in my baby book
With the birth of my daughter, I’ve recently spent some time flipping through my baby book. It’s been quite enlightening. The best part about the baby book is that it is written by my mother,…
Read MorePeeing your pants with aplomb
Racing through the pharmacy this morning in search of batteries, I passed through the feminine hygiene products aisle, and while there, I couldn’t help but notice that there is a brand of bladder-control pads named…
Read MoreA more original and meaningful approach to greeting cards
I was recently told about a new trend in greeting card giving: Signing the cards with a post-it note. When you find a card to which you are particularly fond, you affix a post-it to…
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