grin and bare it
A blog by Matthew Dicks
Gender gap
On Wednesday evening, I was invited to attend another book club that was gathering to discuss my book. I’ve always found these opportunities to be interesting and fun, but on the drive home, I realized…
Read MoreBroccoli is poison. Seriously.
And another thing about my genetically superior taste buds: A new study takes this argument one step further, proving that broccoli (and its leafy cousins) are toxic to more than a billion people worldwide because…
Read MoreIt’s not my fault that I’m genetically superior
I don’t eat a wide variety of foods, including many leafy, green vegetables, sushi, mayonnaise, most fish, all shellfish, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Thai cuisine. I’m also allergic to mustard and can’t stand any salad…
Read MorePlants have just as much right to life as bacon
I have had an interesting and often contentious relationship with vegetarians. Recently, a vegetarian told me that while she does not eat meat, she has no issue with people who choose to do so except…
Read MoreStaring death in the eye
I dreamed the United States was at nuclear war with an unknown enemy. Sitting in my car, I saw a mushroom cloud erupt in the distance, presumably from New York City. Seconds later, I watched…
Read MoreHow convenient. You and God believe the same thing!
Regrettably, I am one of the growing numbers of Americans who do not believe in God. I say regrettably because I would very much like there to be a God and hope to one day…
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