Category Archives: Movies

Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “The Little Drummer Boy,” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “Peace on Earth,” by Casting Crowns Christmas DVD: “The Shop Around the Corner” Netflix Movie: “The Holiday Calendar” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Christmas Cabin” Disney+ Movie: “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” Hulu Movie: “A … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Friday, December 5, 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

20 Days Until Christmas! Song: “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire),” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Johnny Mathis Christmas DVD: “Four Christmases” Netflix Movie: “Meet Me Next Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Finding Joy” Disney+ Movie: “Prep & Landing” , “Prep & … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 4, 2025

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

21 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Rend Collective Christmas Album: “A Christmas Story,” by Point of Grace Christmas DVD: “We’re No Angels” Netflix Movie: “Jingle Bell Heist” Amazon Prime Movie: “Jeff Dunham’s Scrooged-Up Holiday Special” Disney+ Movie: “Christmas Again?!” Hulu Movie: “Christmas at … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

22 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Who Would Imagine a King,” by Whitney Houston Christmas Album: “Christmas Once More,” by the Carpenters Christmas DVD: “Arthur Christmas” Netflix Movie: “The Noel Diary” Amazon Prime Movie: “A Nanny for Christmas” Disney+ Movie: “Jingle All the Way” Hulu Movie: “Reporting for … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

23 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” by Phil Wickham Christmas Album: “We Need a Little Christmas” by Pentatonix Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” Amazon Prime Movie: “Me & Mr. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 1, 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

24 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by Big Daddy Weave Christmas Album: “A Christmas Together” by John Denver and the Muppets Christmas DVD: “Christmas in Connecticut” Netflix Movie: “A Very Murray Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Flintstones … 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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Comfort Food for the Mind — and Why We Still Need a 5-Course Meal

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’re not getting dumber. We’re just not being invited to stretch. In a world of entertainment built for ease, we’ve forgotten how to feed our minds something that challenges us. It’s time to set the table for something more. Continue reading →

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Back Pours and Magic Fingers

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Relaxation doesn’t always look the same, but when it shows up, I know it by feel — like an old friend who doesn’t knock, just walks right in. Sometimes, it’s writing these blog posts. The act of shaping thoughts into … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Favorite Movies (Plus 2 More, Because 10 Just Isn’t Enough)

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I tried to make a Top Ten list. Really, I did. But once I hit nine, I had four films all clamoring for that last spot — all too good, too personal, or too meaningful to cut. So, here we … Continue reading →

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