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The fifth song of Christmas: How the workshop was unionized

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Dan Bain

One of the many things I love about Barenaked Ladies (please note the uppercase letters; in this instance, it’s a proper noun rather than a common one) is their knack for creating humor in banality, without having to write about … Continue reading →

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Prelude: Twelve songs of Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Dan Bain

They say music tames the savage beast. Whoever “they” are, they got the quote wrong. It was actually, “Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast.” Somehow, they mistook a breast for a beast. They’re stupid. Perhaps you can tell … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the plight before Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Dan Bain

There comes a point during Christmas preparations when exhaustion just prevents a person from going any further, and there comes a point when the kids do the same thing. I think it’s safe to say we’ve reached both of those points. It’s … Continue reading →

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A-weighin’ a manger

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Dan Bain

I’m no attorney. My family is probably grateful for that, but let it serve as a warning to anyone else — a warning to take any legal analysis herein with a generous grain of salt. (As if anyone who reads my stuff would need such a … Continue reading →

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