Monthly Archives: December 2024

Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

7 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Joy to the World,” by Whitney Houston Christmas Album: “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” by Elvis Presley Christmas DVD: “Scrooge,” (AKA “A Christmas Carol”) Netflix Movie: “A Castle for Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Holiday Inn” Disney+ Movie: … Continue reading →

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Not many changes, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

A year ago, I was teaching 8th grade English and high school journalism. I was happily married, had a new baby grandson, had purchased (with my wife) a dance studio and was living a pretty good life. Today, I’m still … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

8 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Ave Maria,” by Celine Dion Christmas Album: “Christmas Extraordinaire,” by Manheim Steamroller Christmas DVD: “Elf” Netflix Movie: “Angela’s Christmas” and “Angela’s Christmas 2” Amazon Prime Movie: “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas” Disney+ Movie: “Mickey’s Once … Continue reading →

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Stripes, a Whistle and a Flag

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Recent is a relative term, but a couple of years ago I decided that being a football referee would be a good part-time job. I started with girls’ flag football and then moved to the boys’ side of things in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 16, 2024

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

9 Days Until Christmas! Song: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” by Josh Groban Christmas Album: “A Jolly Christmas,” by Frank Sinatra Christmas DVD: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Netflix Movie: “The Claus Family,” “The Claus Family 2” and “The Claus … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 15, 2024

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

10 Days Until Christmas! Song: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” by Glen Campbell Christmas Album: “Christmas,” by Michael Bublé Christmas DVD: “The Polar Express” Netflix Movie: “The Princess Switch,” “The Princess Switch: Switched Again,” and “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 14, 2024

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” by Judy Garland Christmas Album: “Joy,” by Avalon Christmas DVD: “The Santa Clause” (trilogy) Netflix Movie: “Hot Frosty” Amazon Prime Movie: “Dear Santa” Disney+ Movie: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Friday, December 13, 2024

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

12 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Christmastime Is Here,” by the Vince Guaraldi Trio Christmas Album: “The Spirit of Christmas,” by Ray Charles Christmas DVD: “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” Netflix Movie: “Christmas With You” Amazon Prime Movie: “A Very Muppet Christmas … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 12, 2024

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

13 Days Until Christmas! Song: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “A Motown Christmas,” by Various Artists Christmas DVD: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” Netflix Movie: “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” Amazon Prime Movie: “Jingle All … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

14 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Mary, Did You Know?” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “A Christmas for You From Phil Spector,” by Various Artists Christmas DVD: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000) Netflix Movie: “Love Actually” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Lodge” … Continue reading →

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