Monthly Archives: July 2026

Why I Relate to George Bailey More Than I Realized

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I always thought I loved It’s a Wonderful Life because it was a great movie. Maybe I loved it because, in more ways than I realized, I understood George Bailey. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 31, 2026: Being a Good Sport—Why How We Win Matters

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning is good, but how we win matters even more. Two memorable races remind us that true sportsmanship reflects the humility and character Christ calls us to show. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 48: Breaking the Rules With Green River

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Bourbon Cheapskate usually stays below $40, but Green River may be worth breaking the rules. I blind-tasted six releases to see which offered the best combination of flavor, proof and price. Continue reading →

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Apparently, I Was Asked This for a Reason

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Four months ago, WordPress asked whether I believe in fate or destiny. Now the same question has returned wearing a fake mustache. My answer still hasn’t changed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 30, 2026: Miscarriage of Justice—The Scapegoating of the USS Indianapolis Captain

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The sinking of the USS Indianapolis was one of the worst disasters in U.S. naval history. But the tragedy continued when Captain Charles McVay was made to carry the blame for failures far beyond his control. Continue reading →

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My Home Decoration Style Is “Hopefully Clean”

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t know whether my home decoration style is modern, traditional or transitional. I’m mostly hoping it’s clean, comfortable and organized enough that I can find what I need. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Cheering from the Stands—Running the Race of Faith

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From the 1996 Olympics to the finish line of a 60-mile breast cancer walk, the sound of cheering has stayed with me. Hebrews 12 reminds us that the Christian race also comes with a cloud of witnesses. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Can Attainable Bourbons Beat the Bottles Everyone Chases?

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Do harder-to-find bourbons actually taste better? I put five attainable bottles into blind matchups against allocated favorites including Weller Special Reserve, E.H. Taylor, Stagg, Eagle Rare and Blanton’s. Some lived up to the hype. Others did not. Continue reading →

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The Song Lyric That Changed My Life

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A song lyric has stayed with me since June 17, 1984—not simply because it was memorable, but because it forced me to make the most important choice of my life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Citizenship in Heaven—Equality in Christ

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The 14th Amendment established citizenship for people born or naturalized in the United States. But Scripture points believers toward an even greater citizenship—one in which justice, equality and belonging are complete. Continue reading →

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