Monthly Archives: July 2026

The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 44: Five Evan Williams America 250 Barrels, One Bourbon

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Five bottles. One bourbon. Identical proof, nearly identical age and the same mash bill. So why did one barrel clearly outperform the others? A blind tasting of five Evan Williams America 250 releases reveals just how much difference a single barrel can make. Continue reading →

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A Morning Walk Through Mountain Memories

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A simple 5,000-step challenge became a morning walk through mountain air, family memories, waterfalls, golf paths and the kind of beauty I don’t want to take for granted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 2, 2026: He Is No Fool

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Elliot understood that following Christ means loosening our grip on temporary things so we can gain what can never be taken away. Continue reading →

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My Mind Needs a Shepherd, Too

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative thoughts often show up sounding like evidence. But not every thought deserves a permanent address in my head, and my mind needs a Shepherd, too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Lost and Found

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

God cares about what is lost, whether it seems small to the world or overwhelming to us. Nothing is too minor to bring before Him, and nothing is too large for Him to handle. Continue reading →

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