Category Archives: Bain’s Beat

Blue year’s day: A resolution revolution

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Dan Bain

(“Bain’s Beat” reprinted from the November-December 2016 issue of Midtown Magazine.) If you ask me, the holidays come at the wrong time of year. And we can’t even describe that time correctly. When are “the holidays?” For many, this phrase … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl ‘ell

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Dan Bain

[As published in the January-February issue of Midtown Magazine.] Panthers fans, here’s hoping by the time you read this, our as-yet-undefeated team has come even closer to playing in the Super Bowl out in San Francisco’s Levi’s Stadium. This is … Continue reading →

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Hearty birthday wishes

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Dan Bain

Matthew, four years ago, I wrote a piece for my Midtown column, ruminating on the emotions I felt about your brother turning ten. I vowed to do the same thing for you, but the scope of my column changed this … Continue reading →

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March sadness

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Dan Bain

A few nights ago, I dropped my son off for an overnight event, and on my way home, traffic came to a stop in the highway just outside a coliseum where the teams in a well-known college basketball rivalry had … Continue reading →

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Stupid little Cupid

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Dan Bain

Does Valentine’s Day make you feel insecure? Are you jealous of your friends and family members who have “perfect” relationships, and wondering why you and your significant other can’t live in that same paradise? Too often, it seems as if … Continue reading →

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Identity crisis

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dan Bain

The following is a copy of an email message I sent in August: To: Dan Bane From: Dan Bain Re: Brand Pain Dear Dan Bane, My name is Dan Bain – a fact that has caused me no end of consternation over the years. … Continue reading →

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The (t)reason for the season

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Dan Bain

Several years ago, I had the honor of opening a meeting for an organization I admire. It was mid-December, so I started with, “Happy Holidays, everyone!” Before I could say more, a grumpy-sounding retort rang out from someone in the … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Gate

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Dan Bain

Sure, it’s a little late in the season to reprint this, but I figure this week we’re all due for some lighter reading to come from the world of college football. I hope you enjoy Tales from the Gate. [If you … Continue reading →

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Stop-Emotion Animation

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Dan Bain

I’m writing this at the end of September, which means most stores just removed half of their Halloween supplies in order to make room for their Christmas displays. These include the usual line-up of Christmas DVDs, with the old Rankin-Bass … Continue reading →

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