Monthly Archives: January 2026

Tasting Tuesday: The Bottle I Should’ve Bought Sooner — Old Louisville Kentucky Series K

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the bottles that wait patiently on the shelf turn out to be the ones you regret not buying sooner. Old Louisville’s Kentucky Series K delivers an inviting nose, a creamy, caramel-forward palate, and a finish that lingers just long enough to demand another pour. Continue reading →

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The Books Waiting on My Shelf

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some books are new discoveries, some are second chances, and a few are quiet promises I’ve been making to myself for years. These are the stories I hope to return to—and one I hope to finally send out into the world. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 27, 2026: Beware of the Speck

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-6 “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 Bill was furious with his brother, Geoff, and he was absolutely … Continue reading →

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The Traditions That Keep Us Gathered

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Many of my favorite family traditions are tied to holidays, shared meals, and quiet moments of faith—but some grew simply by showing up again and again. These are the rituals that connect past, present, and the seasons still to come. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 26, 2026: Faith Without Action

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 2:14-26 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:17 Reflect Billy Bob was the picture of a perfect Christian. He attended church every week – sometimes even twice a week. He … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Fire Comes First

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before bourbon ever rests in a barrel, the barrel must be burned. That fire isn’t accidental or destructive—it’s intentional, controlled, and necessary. Standing in Old Forester’s cooperage, watching a barrel char from the inside out, makes something clear: renewal often requires heat first. The same is true beyond the rickhouse. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Joys I Keep Coming Back To

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Leisure isn’t about escape anymore. It’s about presence—time with the people I love, words written without deadlines, and moments of quiet that remind me who I am when the noise fades. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 25, 2026: Slow to Anger

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 Reflect If you follow the news … Continue reading →

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NFC Championship: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

San Francisco 49ers (12-5) visit Seattle Seahawks (14-3) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Brock Purdy and the depleted 49ers face Sam Darnold and Seattle’s elite defense in a cold Lumen Field rematch, where the Seahawks’ rest and run defense dominate. Prediction: Seahawks 27, 49ers 13. Continue reading →

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AFC Championship: New England at Denver

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

New England Patriots (14-3) visit Denver Broncos (14-3) in the AFC Championship on Jan. 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS. Drake Maye’s MVP-level play and New England’s road resilience overcome Bo Nix’s absence and Denver’s altitude for an upset road win. Prediction: Patriots 28, Broncos 17. Continue reading →

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