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Three reasons I don’t ski. I also avoid cocaine and Angry Birds for similar reasons.

By Matthew Dicks | February 18, 2013 | Comments Off on Three reasons I don’t ski. I also avoid cocaine and Angry Birds for similar reasons.

I don’t ski. Years ago, a doctor told me to avoid skiing because of the cartilage tears in both of my knees. While I often cite this as the reason for not skiing, I have admittedly never been one to adhere to doctor’s instructions. The real reason I don’t ski is because of something I…

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Unfair assumption #2: Smokers are not as smart as nonsmokers.

By Matthew Dicks | September 25, 2012 | Comments Off on Unfair assumption #2: Smokers are not as smart as nonsmokers.

Smokers are not as smart as nonsmokers. Considering the addictive nature of nicotine and the deliberate manipulation of nicotine levels by tobacco companies. this was an assumption that never seemed fair to me. Though I never tried smoking, I know how easily a person can become addicted to smoking if they decide to experiment with…

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