Monthly Archives: August 2025

The Last Thing I Searched For: Down the Rabbit Hole of News Research

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes a blog post starts with an idea. Other times, it starts with curiosity. The other night, I found myself heading down a rabbit hole, all because of Cracker Barrel. I wanted to check a few things for the piece … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 27, 2025: Who has the keys?

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Revelation 1:9-20 “Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.” Revelation 1:17b-18 Reflect Keys are a vital … Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Rye Showdown — Round Two

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Round one was full of surprises — and not always the pleasant kind. A couple of bottles showed some rough edges, and one rye in particular left me wondering if something had gone sideways in the glass. But that’s the … Continue reading →

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Reruns, Road Runners, and Replica Phasers

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The earliest shows I remember watching were The Brady Bunch and The Monkees. I also remember The Banana Splits Adventure Hour with its costumed band of goofballs. Honestly, I loved just about everything that came across the screen in those … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Two Birds

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect We can learn a lot from birds. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Cracker Barrel’s Identity Crisis: Why Nostalgia Still Matters

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not a frequent visitor to Cracker Barrel these days, but there was a time when I went quite often, and I’ve always had a good feeling about it. The food was never about Michelin stars—it was about comfort. The … Continue reading →

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The Quiet After the Bell

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a certain magic in the moment right after the last bell rings. The backpacks are slung over shoulders, the chatter drifts down the hallway, and then — silence. My classroom, which has been buzzing with energy and noise all … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 25, 2025: A Strong Fortress

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Reflect Its name was the USS … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: Poetry in the Glass

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes my thoughts drift toward the glass. Not just what’s in it, but what it means. Bourbon, for me, has always been more than a drink. It’s memory, it’s craft, it’s connection. And the more I think about it, the … Continue reading →

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The Secret’s in the Pot: Why My Favorite Chili Recipe Stays Under Wraps

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Chili is personal. That’s not a metaphor—it’s a declaration of fact. You don’t just make chili. You cultivate it. Tinker with it. Argue about it. You bring it to potlucks, to tailgates, to late-night cook-offs where the air is thick … Continue reading →

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