Monthly Archives: November 2025

The Sunday Pour: The Empty Chair (Thanksgiving)

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Thanksgiving always brings its share of empty chairs—loved ones we miss and memories we carry forward. This year added another twist: after helping cook the whole feast, my chair ended up empty too. Between grief, gratitude, and an untimely stomach rebellion, this Thanksgiving reminded me how loss and love sit side by side at the table. Continue reading →

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What My Students Taught Me About My Wardrobe

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Nothing will humble a man faster than seeing five teenagers dressed like him—with fake stomachs, fake beards, and the exact same Polo-and-slacks combo. Turns out my “teacher outfit” is more iconic than I ever intended… and apparently rounder, too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 30, 2025: Miracles Still Happen

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John  14:1-14 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 Reflect The … Continue reading →

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The Tech That Keeps Stealing My Time (And Why I’m Letting It)

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some technology makes life easier, and some technology quietly steals the hours I keep thinking I still have. This is a look at the little digital troublemakers in my world—the apps, screens, and “quick checks” that turn five minutes into a full-blown time warp. Continue reading →

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From Wicked Truths to Oz Foolishness: The Quote the Wizard Got Completely Backwards

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

With the release of Wicked: For Good, we’re all looking back at the world of Oz — but revisiting the 1939 classic makes one line stand out for all the wrong reasons. The Wizard’s most famous “lesson” about the heart isn’t just flawed; it’s the exact opposite of true. Here’s why this beloved movie gives us magic, music, nostalgia… and one truly terrible piece of moral advice. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 29, 2025: Don’t Lose Heart

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding.1 Chronicles 29:15 Reflect History is filled with little-known stories that … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Decision I Ever Made

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some decisions aren’t hard because they’re wrong; they’re hard because doing the right thing asks more of you than you think you can give. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 28, 2025: Charity Is Always In Style

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect One of my favorite aspects of the Christian faith is its emphasis on helping those in need. Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 17: Thanksgiving Surprises on the Shelf

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I walked into BJ’s looking for a turkey. I walked out with two bourbons I didn’t know I needed. Thanksgiving miracles come in all forms—and sometimes they’re 116 proof. Continue reading →

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Holiday Traditions, Family Recipes, and a Table Full of Memories

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

From Mom’s unbeatable mashed potatoes to my own cranberry sauce (which absolutely does not come from a can), our family’s Thanksgiving table has always been full of tradition. This year, with Lizzi, Sully, and Talon here, I’m passing those recipes on directly—and remembering the woman who started them all. Continue reading →

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