Category Archives: Education

Dannotated history

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Dan Bain

In 2020, I did my best to capture — and sometimes mock — historical highlights of each day. I am by no means a historian, but here’s a recap, for anyone interested: On January 1, 404: A Christian monk named … Continue reading →

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Flak in my day…

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Dan Bain

It starts every year around this time. The cranks take to social media and online comment sections — or worse, they shout at us in person — to belittle and bemoan the idea of having “graduation” for any grade that … Continue reading →

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Time, warped

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Dan Bain

During a trip to my Dad’s this weekend, I ventured into the basement — a catch-all storage area the size of the entire footprint of the house, wherein one might discover any sort of stray memory. He led me down there … Continue reading →

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Straight to the point

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Dan Bain

Hello. Remember me? I don’t blame you, which is the reason for the first of five precursory comments: 1 – Yes, I know it’s been nearly 11 months since my last post. I’d apologize, but I can’t imagine my lack … Continue reading →

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Testing my limits

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Dan Bain

It was the most devastating phone call I’ve ever received, and certainly not something a 16-year-old kid is prepared to face. Yet on that long-ago Saturday morning, all across the county where I grew up and went to school, hundreds … Continue reading →

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Amendment, run

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Dan Bain

It took me a lot of time to get here — so much so that I hope it will have taken you considerably less time, as there’s very little of it left as I write these words. The polls in North … Continue reading →

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Feckless checklist

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Dan Bain

Sitting at home with a sleep-deprived, cranky six-year-old? Check. Trying to pry the ten-year-old away from a new videogame to do homework? Check. Refereeing multiple shouting matches over the shared usage of said videogame? Check. Responsible for delivering three bulky … Continue reading →

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My trip to Mylanta, aka don’ts for dads

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Dan Bain

I’m blaming my weekend-long stomach ache on Friday morning’s glazed donuts. Or maybe it was the airport food. Or the two bumpy flights within 24 hours. Or the plethora of beans at Hard Rock Cafe. Or even the numerous nauseating views from 65-72 stories … Continue reading →

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Nonsensorship

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Dan Bain

This has been an angry week, between the abortion flap in state news and the debt ceiling flap (do I really need to provide a link?) in national news. Almost everyone I know — including myself — is stewing over one view or … Continue reading →

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Science fair to middlin’

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dan Bain

I dragged my flu-ridden self off the couch tonight to attend the annual science fair at my sons’ school. Christopher’s in fourth grade this year — one of the two years when participation is mandatory. I figured if he could … Continue reading →

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