Category Archives: Humor

Two Books I Never Finished — and Still Think About

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Most unfinished books politely disappear from memory. Two did not: The Count of Monte Cristo and Atlas Shrugged—for very different reasons. Continue reading →

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The Best Fictional World for a Vacation

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Shire, Narnia, Hogwarts, Florin and the Star Wars galaxy all sound like great vacation spots—until you start asking practical questions about bathrooms, transportation and mattresses. Continue reading →

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What’s My Favorite Quote? WordPress Asked Me Again

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I answered this question on May 1, and I have not collected an entirely new set of life-changing quotations since then. Apparently, WordPress would still like an update. 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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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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Apparently, This Ending Needed a Rewrite

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Just 32 days after asking which book ending I would change, WordPress asked which ending I would rewrite. So before answering again, I had a few words for the Daily Prompt department. Continue reading →

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Do I Even Feel Bad About My Screen Time?

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Yes, I probably play too many games on my phone. Some exercise my brain. Others involve a penguin racing downhill on a sled. The real problem may not be my screen time, but the judgment packed into one little word: “even.” Continue reading →

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If I Had to Be an Animal, I’d Reluctantly Choose a Cat

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had to be an animal for a week, most of the choices sound less like an adventure and more like a sentence. After ruling out bears, lions, dolphins, birds, and even dogs, I reluctantly land on the one animal I do not particularly like. Continue reading →

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The Last Minute Christmas Shopper (aka, Thank God for Walgreens…)

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

We all know them. Every year, they swear that they’ll do better about getting their Christmas shopping done ahead of time, but every year, they’re scrambling at the last minute to get those last few gifts or stocking stuffers. But … Continue reading →

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