Daniel DenHaan
@ddenhaan.bsky.social
Stay at home dad. Part time Teacher. Writing attempter. Here for jokes, Canucks, games, books, and whatever else tickles my fancy.
Today I had to email a home to explain that that their daughter got hit in the face with a chicken.
I have a strange job sometimes.
I have a strange job sometimes.
November 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today I had to email a home to explain that that their daughter got hit in the face with a chicken.
I have a strange job sometimes.
I have a strange job sometimes.
*writes an article about how the Canucks last year rode a wave of a perfect combination of an outgoing Boudreau's yolo offense style and an incoming Tocchet's defensive structure, but that got worse and worse as the yolo wore off leading to 11 shots in playoff games and now continuing this season*
March 13, 2025 at 3:34 AM
*writes an article about how the Canucks last year rode a wave of a perfect combination of an outgoing Boudreau's yolo offense style and an incoming Tocchet's defensive structure, but that got worse and worse as the yolo wore off leading to 11 shots in playoff games and now continuing this season*
Tariffs or no, business owners and employees are going to be hurt by American grandstanding. At all of our grocery stores, American products are on every clearance rack and sale shelf because nobody is buying them.
March 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Tariffs or no, business owners and employees are going to be hurt by American grandstanding. At all of our grocery stores, American products are on every clearance rack and sale shelf because nobody is buying them.
I'm sorry but despite how desperate teachers are for people to cover their classes sometimes, if you're a substitute teacher and you adjust my desk chair I'm never requesting you again. Come on people. You never adjust a guy's chair. What are they teaching in school these days...
March 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm sorry but despite how desperate teachers are for people to cover their classes sometimes, if you're a substitute teacher and you adjust my desk chair I'm never requesting you again. Come on people. You never adjust a guy's chair. What are they teaching in school these days...
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holy John Gibson
March 6, 2025 at 3:49 AM
holy John Gibson
We've cancelled our bachelor party that was planned for Seattle for a buddy because of the ridiculous tariffs. We'll be finding ways to spend our money in Canada instead.
March 5, 2025 at 5:25 AM
We've cancelled our bachelor party that was planned for Seattle for a buddy because of the ridiculous tariffs. We'll be finding ways to spend our money in Canada instead.
Sun comes out.
Pure joy and glory.
For about 10 minutes.
Allergies:
Pure joy and glory.
For about 10 minutes.
Allergies:
a kitchen with a checkered floor and a white refrigerator with the words oh yeah !!! written on it .
Alt: GIF of the kool aid man busting through a wall.
media.tenor.com
March 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Sun comes out.
Pure joy and glory.
For about 10 minutes.
Allergies:
Pure joy and glory.
For about 10 minutes.
Allergies:
Broke my finger. Went to ER for an X-ray and doctor. Took maybe 5 hours all-in. Immediately referred to a specialist three days later. Was there for about 90 minutes to receive care. Follow up appointment booked already. Cost me nothing (taxes). Thankful for our system. Even for minor injuries.
February 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Broke my finger. Went to ER for an X-ray and doctor. Took maybe 5 hours all-in. Immediately referred to a specialist three days later. Was there for about 90 minutes to receive care. Follow up appointment booked already. Cost me nothing (taxes). Thankful for our system. Even for minor injuries.
My toddler is angry at me because I pretended to eat the pretend plant she pretended to give me.
February 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
My toddler is angry at me because I pretended to eat the pretend plant she pretended to give me.
I'm excited for February to be over so I can start accidentally staining a fresh new page of my desk calendar.
February 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm excited for February to be over so I can start accidentally staining a fresh new page of my desk calendar.
Very small factoid, but kind of fun that it was two of the very few players on Canada's roster who haven't won a Stanley Cup who combined to give them the win over the USA last night. (Marner to McDavid). Their chance to show up in a big moment and they did.
February 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Very small factoid, but kind of fun that it was two of the very few players on Canada's roster who haven't won a Stanley Cup who combined to give them the win over the USA last night. (Marner to McDavid). Their chance to show up in a big moment and they did.
Let’s not judge people okay? I’m wearing my hat today because classes aren’t in session so there won’t be students in the building and I didn’t want to put molding clay in my hair today
it’s backwards because it’s cloudy and raining so there’s no sun to block, duh
Totally not because I look cool
it’s backwards because it’s cloudy and raining so there’s no sun to block, duh
Totally not because I look cool
February 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Let’s not judge people okay? I’m wearing my hat today because classes aren’t in session so there won’t be students in the building and I didn’t want to put molding clay in my hair today
it’s backwards because it’s cloudy and raining so there’s no sun to block, duh
Totally not because I look cool
it’s backwards because it’s cloudy and raining so there’s no sun to block, duh
Totally not because I look cool
Anytime I can convince my 5 and 2yo to go play in the basement by themselves I feel like I’ve won the lottery.
February 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Anytime I can convince my 5 and 2yo to go play in the basement by themselves I feel like I’ve won the lottery.
For the very, very, very niche few of you who might be interested in this hyper specific article I wrote about BC’s assessment practice.
teachingfromamessydesk.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/t...
teachingfromamessydesk.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/t...
Tripping Forward
Tripping Forward: The BC Ministry of Ed. puts feet on either side of a hurdle and tries to run. This was initially written by Daniel DenHaan for Queens University as part of PME 827 for Dr. LaPoint…
teachingfromamessydesk.wordpress.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
For the very, very, very niche few of you who might be interested in this hyper specific article I wrote about BC’s assessment practice.
teachingfromamessydesk.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/t...
teachingfromamessydesk.wordpress.com/2025/02/16/t...
Hills turn against Finland. Please. I can’t handle any more Binnington.
February 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Hills turn against Finland. Please. I can’t handle any more Binnington.
This has the feeling of being the most meaningful hockey game in my generations lifetime. Which is not something I would have said a couple weeks ago.
February 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
This has the feeling of being the most meaningful hockey game in my generations lifetime. Which is not something I would have said a couple weeks ago.
Its fun to wake up excited for best-on-best international hockey, as limiting as this format is.
February 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Its fun to wake up excited for best-on-best international hockey, as limiting as this format is.
Is this what it feels like to have Mcdavid on your team every night?!?
February 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Is this what it feels like to have Mcdavid on your team every night?!?
We’re definitely not interested in becoming the 51st state, but I’d be open to hearing which states would like to become the 11th province?
February 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We’re definitely not interested in becoming the 51st state, but I’d be open to hearing which states would like to become the 11th province?
I preferred “covfefe” era Trump.
February 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I preferred “covfefe” era Trump.
Great signing for the Canucks.
Also looking forward to the cap going up so the optics on ep40 don’t look as bad. The higher it goes the more manageable it is. Especially if he can step back up to the level we’ve seen him play (probably with our next coach). Nothing against Rick.
Also looking forward to the cap going up so the optics on ep40 don’t look as bad. The higher it goes the more manageable it is. Especially if he can step back up to the level we’ve seen him play (probably with our next coach). Nothing against Rick.
February 6, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Great signing for the Canucks.
Also looking forward to the cap going up so the optics on ep40 don’t look as bad. The higher it goes the more manageable it is. Especially if he can step back up to the level we’ve seen him play (probably with our next coach). Nothing against Rick.
Also looking forward to the cap going up so the optics on ep40 don’t look as bad. The higher it goes the more manageable it is. Especially if he can step back up to the level we’ve seen him play (probably with our next coach). Nothing against Rick.
Highlights of the game for me:
DPetey standing up for Garland. What a boss move from the rookie.
The goal celebrations. There were smiles, excitement, joy.
DPetey standing up for Garland. What a boss move from the rookie.
The goal celebrations. There were smiles, excitement, joy.
February 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Highlights of the game for me:
DPetey standing up for Garland. What a boss move from the rookie.
The goal celebrations. There were smiles, excitement, joy.
DPetey standing up for Garland. What a boss move from the rookie.
The goal celebrations. There were smiles, excitement, joy.
My favourite thing about the game tonight was the celebration by Chytil and his line. Have some fun when you score!
February 3, 2025 at 6:01 AM
My favourite thing about the game tonight was the celebration by Chytil and his line. Have some fun when you score!
Ep40, DPetey, MP3.
February 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Ep40, DPetey, MP3.
Obviously I want the Canucks to win it all. But if for whatever reason that is off the table, Holy smokes an oilers vs. Leafs final would be fun to watch.
February 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Obviously I want the Canucks to win it all. But if for whatever reason that is off the table, Holy smokes an oilers vs. Leafs final would be fun to watch.