Barry Dahl
@barrydahl.bsky.social
Ex-Xer. Country over party. Anti-seditionist. Lifelong Educator.
If this was LinkedIn, I'd say I was working at the intersection of some bullshit and some other bullshit.
Former Teaching & Learning Advocate at D2L, now retired
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If this was LinkedIn, I'd say I was working at the intersection of some bullshit and some other bullshit.
Former Teaching & Learning Advocate at D2L, now retired
https://barrydahl.com
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Barry Dahl
@barrydahl.bsky.social
· Mar 19
It's #NationalBackyardDay
So, here's recent shots from my backyard. One of my new favorite spots.
So, here's recent shots from my backyard. One of my new favorite spots.
13-1 in the tennis league this season after suffering loss #1 today.
Drowning my sorrows at Dunes Brewing while listening to my 20-y-o iPod Nano with Bluetooth adapter.
Drowning my sorrows at Dunes Brewing while listening to my 20-y-o iPod Nano with Bluetooth adapter.
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
13-1 in the tennis league this season after suffering loss #1 today.
Drowning my sorrows at Dunes Brewing while listening to my 20-y-o iPod Nano with Bluetooth adapter.
Drowning my sorrows at Dunes Brewing while listening to my 20-y-o iPod Nano with Bluetooth adapter.
Fetterman on CNN says that he got the most hate from the left and specifically calls out GIFs on BlueSky.
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Fetterman on CNN says that he got the most hate from the left and specifically calls out GIFs on BlueSky.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down
of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."
The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead
when the skies of November turn gloomy.
50 years ago today
Edmund Fitzgerald
of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."
The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead
when the skies of November turn gloomy.
50 years ago today
Edmund Fitzgerald
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down
of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."
The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead
when the skies of November turn gloomy.
50 years ago today
Edmund Fitzgerald
of the big lake they called "Gitche Gumee."
The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead
when the skies of November turn gloomy.
50 years ago today
Edmund Fitzgerald
sitting here at the brewery, enjoying a Pumpernickel Porter, and somehow thinking about decades ago getting out of the pickup with my buddy to "lock in the hubs."
Are there any four-wheel drive vehicles made today that require you to lock in the hubs?
Are there any four-wheel drive vehicles made today that require you to lock in the hubs?
November 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
sitting here at the brewery, enjoying a Pumpernickel Porter, and somehow thinking about decades ago getting out of the pickup with my buddy to "lock in the hubs."
Are there any four-wheel drive vehicles made today that require you to lock in the hubs?
Are there any four-wheel drive vehicles made today that require you to lock in the hubs?
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Coming soon to a Deli near you
“I could smell the onions and mustard”
#SandwichGuy #MustardMayhem #SandwichProofVest
Coming soon to a Deli near you
“I could smell the onions and mustard”
#SandwichGuy #MustardMayhem #SandwichProofVest
November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Coming soon to a Deli near you
“I could smell the onions and mustard”
#SandwichGuy #MustardMayhem #SandwichProofVest
Coming soon to a Deli near you
“I could smell the onions and mustard”
#SandwichGuy #MustardMayhem #SandwichProofVest
The red wave was more like a drop in the bucket.
#BlueWave #Election2025 #Election #VoteBlue
Trump on last night's elections: "I don't think it was good for Republicans." Translation: it wasn't good for Trump!
#BlueWave #Election2025 #Election #VoteBlue
Trump on last night's elections: "I don't think it was good for Republicans." Translation: it wasn't good for Trump!
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The red wave was more like a drop in the bucket.
#BlueWave #Election2025 #Election #VoteBlue
Trump on last night's elections: "I don't think it was good for Republicans." Translation: it wasn't good for Trump!
#BlueWave #Election2025 #Election #VoteBlue
Trump on last night's elections: "I don't think it was good for Republicans." Translation: it wasn't good for Trump!
October 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆
Blackology Goes Chapter 11
In the mid 2000's, I posted a lot about Blackboard, aka Blackborg, aka Blackbeard, BlackCT, BlackAngel, etc.
Now owned by Anthology, they're trying to survive Chapter 11.
desire2blog.blogspot.com/2025/10/educ...
Blackology Goes Chapter 11
In the mid 2000's, I posted a lot about Blackboard, aka Blackborg, aka Blackbeard, BlackCT, BlackAngel, etc.
Now owned by Anthology, they're trying to survive Chapter 11.
desire2blog.blogspot.com/2025/10/educ...
Educators Don't Like Bullies, and Blackboard Was a Bully
Blackology Goes Chapter 11 Back in the day I spilled a lot of ink writing about Blackboard , aka Blackborg, aka Blackbeard, aka BlackCT (a...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆
Blackology Goes Chapter 11
In the mid 2000's, I posted a lot about Blackboard, aka Blackborg, aka Blackbeard, BlackCT, BlackAngel, etc.
Now owned by Anthology, they're trying to survive Chapter 11.
desire2blog.blogspot.com/2025/10/educ...
Blackology Goes Chapter 11
In the mid 2000's, I posted a lot about Blackboard, aka Blackborg, aka Blackbeard, BlackCT, BlackAngel, etc.
Now owned by Anthology, they're trying to survive Chapter 11.
desire2blog.blogspot.com/2025/10/educ...
Happy Oktoberfest to all who celebrate, but especially to me! Skil!
October 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Happy Oktoberfest to all who celebrate, but especially to me! Skil!
This is a special day. I plan to celebrate all day long.
Also, release the Epstein Files!
#DrinkBeerDay
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Also, release the Epstein Files!
#DrinkBeerDay
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NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY | September 28
NATIONAL DRINK BEER DAY National Drink Beer Day toasts that malty elixir on September 28. Just as the Oktoberfest season comes to an end, the day reminds us to
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September 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is a special day. I plan to celebrate all day long.
Also, release the Epstein Files!
#DrinkBeerDay
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Also, release the Epstein Files!
#DrinkBeerDay
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Song of the day
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Do You Remember the 21st Night of September? - Earth Wind and Fire
YouTube video by HOW IT'S DONE TV
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September 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Song of the day
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The Broligarchs Will Eat You
They're laughing at us, not with us.
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#ElonMusk #Zuckerberg #Bezos #TechBros #Broligarchs
They're laughing at us, not with us.
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#ElonMusk #Zuckerberg #Bezos #TechBros #Broligarchs
The Broligarchs Will Eat You
They believe they’re more important than the Presidents, past and current. The Tech Bros. The Broligarchy. These are the people bent on destroying everything they touch to make their vision o…
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September 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Broligarchs Will Eat You
They're laughing at us, not with us.
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#ElonMusk #Zuckerberg #Bezos #TechBros #Broligarchs
They're laughing at us, not with us.
barrydahl.com/2025/09/20/t...
#ElonMusk #Zuckerberg #Bezos #TechBros #Broligarchs
Happy Birthday Mama Cass
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Cass Elliot - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (It's Lulu, 07/25/1970)
YouTube video by Cass Elliot
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September 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Happy Birthday Mama Cass
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Constitution Day!! Is it the last one in the USA?
#NationalConstitutionDay #ConstitutionDay #USConstitution
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#NationalConstitutionDay #ConstitutionDay #USConstitution
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September 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Constitution Day!! Is it the last one in the USA?
#NationalConstitutionDay #ConstitutionDay #USConstitution
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#NationalConstitutionDay #ConstitutionDay #USConstitution
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My adopted summer city of Superior, Wisconsin surprised me today. I was beaming with #PRIDE when I drove down the main drag.
As a response to the insanity happening in Florida outside the former Pulse Nightclub, I witnessed this group painting a #rainbow #crosswalk at the corner of 12th and Tower.
As a response to the insanity happening in Florida outside the former Pulse Nightclub, I witnessed this group painting a #rainbow #crosswalk at the corner of 12th and Tower.
August 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
My adopted summer city of Superior, Wisconsin surprised me today. I was beaming with #PRIDE when I drove down the main drag.
As a response to the insanity happening in Florida outside the former Pulse Nightclub, I witnessed this group painting a #rainbow #crosswalk at the corner of 12th and Tower.
As a response to the insanity happening in Florida outside the former Pulse Nightclub, I witnessed this group painting a #rainbow #crosswalk at the corner of 12th and Tower.
Padres replace 2 pitchers, Kolek & Bergert, w/ Miller & Sears. With King coming off the IL and Cortes coming soon.
They add 1B O'Hearn, OF Laureano, C Fermin, and INF Wagner.
Probably send down or DFA Trenton Brooks, Tyler Wade, Bryce Johnson, and someone?
That's a significant roster upgrade.
They add 1B O'Hearn, OF Laureano, C Fermin, and INF Wagner.
Probably send down or DFA Trenton Brooks, Tyler Wade, Bryce Johnson, and someone?
That's a significant roster upgrade.
August 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Padres replace 2 pitchers, Kolek & Bergert, w/ Miller & Sears. With King coming off the IL and Cortes coming soon.
They add 1B O'Hearn, OF Laureano, C Fermin, and INF Wagner.
Probably send down or DFA Trenton Brooks, Tyler Wade, Bryce Johnson, and someone?
That's a significant roster upgrade.
They add 1B O'Hearn, OF Laureano, C Fermin, and INF Wagner.
Probably send down or DFA Trenton Brooks, Tyler Wade, Bryce Johnson, and someone?
That's a significant roster upgrade.
This morning I was fishing on Lake Superior. Water temperature is too warm, so the fish aren't interested. Yes, I got shut out.
But apparently some people are catching fish. This is one of the garbage bins by the fish cleaning station. Major ick!
But apparently some people are catching fish. This is one of the garbage bins by the fish cleaning station. Major ick!
July 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This morning I was fishing on Lake Superior. Water temperature is too warm, so the fish aren't interested. Yes, I got shut out.
But apparently some people are catching fish. This is one of the garbage bins by the fish cleaning station. Major ick!
But apparently some people are catching fish. This is one of the garbage bins by the fish cleaning station. Major ick!
Gitche Gumee is not giving up its treasures this morning. At least not so far. Doesn't really matter. Don't hurry, be sappy
July 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Gitche Gumee is not giving up its treasures this morning. At least not so far. Doesn't really matter. Don't hurry, be sappy
Retirement feels pretty good today. Duluth Coffee Pale Ale FTW.
July 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Retirement feels pretty good today. Duluth Coffee Pale Ale FTW.
Neither Target nor FedEx are on Bluesky. I posted about their horrible customer service on LinkedIn. I don't do X, Bookface, Insta, or any of the other TechBro platforms, so it's doubtful that they'll ever hear my rant.
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So thrilled that my daughter is getting married in less than 6 weeks. | Barry Dahl
So thrilled that my daughter is getting married in less than 6 weeks. NOT thrilled with the customer service received from both Target and FedEx.
Her auntie sent her a wedding gift of a very expensiv...
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July 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Neither Target nor FedEx are on Bluesky. I posted about their horrible customer service on LinkedIn. I don't do X, Bookface, Insta, or any of the other TechBro platforms, so it's doubtful that they'll ever hear my rant.
www.linkedin.com/posts/barryd...
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I'm keeping a few pieces, but I'm bringing a whole bunch of this D2L swag to #D2LFusion to give away to old friends and some new ones, too.
Some pieces are vintage (like me) and others are newer. A few different logo designs in the mix.
Retiring at the end of Fusion is bittersweet (like me).
Some pieces are vintage (like me) and others are newer. A few different logo designs in the mix.
Retiring at the end of Fusion is bittersweet (like me).
July 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I'm keeping a few pieces, but I'm bringing a whole bunch of this D2L swag to #D2LFusion to give away to old friends and some new ones, too.
Some pieces are vintage (like me) and others are newer. A few different logo designs in the mix.
Retiring at the end of Fusion is bittersweet (like me).
Some pieces are vintage (like me) and others are newer. A few different logo designs in the mix.
Retiring at the end of Fusion is bittersweet (like me).
Walked through TSA in Duluth this morning with my shoes on. Next, the Noem Gnome should stop the farce that is the 3-1-1 policy
On the left you have a 12 oz. bottle of Fructis shampoo. On the right are seven 3 oz. bottles of Fructis shampoo.
12 oz. not allowed, but 21 oz. is okay. Idiots. #TSA
On the left you have a 12 oz. bottle of Fructis shampoo. On the right are seven 3 oz. bottles of Fructis shampoo.
12 oz. not allowed, but 21 oz. is okay. Idiots. #TSA
July 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Walked through TSA in Duluth this morning with my shoes on. Next, the Noem Gnome should stop the farce that is the 3-1-1 policy
On the left you have a 12 oz. bottle of Fructis shampoo. On the right are seven 3 oz. bottles of Fructis shampoo.
12 oz. not allowed, but 21 oz. is okay. Idiots. #TSA
On the left you have a 12 oz. bottle of Fructis shampoo. On the right are seven 3 oz. bottles of Fructis shampoo.
12 oz. not allowed, but 21 oz. is okay. Idiots. #TSA
When will Trump go after the NFL's Rooney Rule as being DEI and woke?
There's gotta be an EO about that awaiting his signature.
There's gotta be an EO about that awaiting his signature.
July 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
When will Trump go after the NFL's Rooney Rule as being DEI and woke?
There's gotta be an EO about that awaiting his signature.
There's gotta be an EO about that awaiting his signature.
Just drove from Florida to Lake Superior. Here's the last 45 minutes:
83 degrees in Gordon
78 in Solon Springs
75 in Bennett
70 in Lake Nebagamon
56 at the Highways 53 & 2 split
53 and fog at Loon's Foot Landing in Superior
Jiggity Jig
83 degrees in Gordon
78 in Solon Springs
75 in Bennett
70 in Lake Nebagamon
56 at the Highways 53 & 2 split
53 and fog at Loon's Foot Landing in Superior
Jiggity Jig
June 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Just drove from Florida to Lake Superior. Here's the last 45 minutes:
83 degrees in Gordon
78 in Solon Springs
75 in Bennett
70 in Lake Nebagamon
56 at the Highways 53 & 2 split
53 and fog at Loon's Foot Landing in Superior
Jiggity Jig
83 degrees in Gordon
78 in Solon Springs
75 in Bennett
70 in Lake Nebagamon
56 at the Highways 53 & 2 split
53 and fog at Loon's Foot Landing in Superior
Jiggity Jig