Category Archives: Music

The 11 Worst Christmas Songs of All Time (2025 Update)

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I did this last year — the 11 worst Christmas songs of all time — and figured it was worth revisiting to see whether any new contenders deserved a spot… and whether a few songs needed to move up or … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

15 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sarah McLachlan Christmas Album: “Oh For Joy,” by David Crowder Band Christmas DVD: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” Netflix Movie: “Falling For Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in Vermont” Disney+ Movie: “The Christmas Star” Hulu Movie: “Same … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah Carey Christmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail” Netflix Movie: “A California Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in the Smokies” Disney+ Movie: “The Ultimate Christmas Present” Hulu … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 8, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

17 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Silver Bells,” by Tony Bennett Christmas Album: “Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship,” by Chris Tomlin Christmas DVD: “Joyeux Noel” Netflix Movie: “Operation Christmas Drop” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Winter Palace” Disney+ Movie: “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!” Hulu Movie: “All I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 7, 2025

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

18 Days Until Christmas! (Note: This is also Pearl Harbor Day.) Song: “Deck the Halls,” by Tenth Avenue North Christmas Album: “Following Yonder Star,” by Skip Ewing Christmas DVD: “The Bishop’s Wife” Netflix Movie: “Christmas Inheritance” Amazon Prime Movie: “Red One” Disney+ Movie: “Beauty and … Continue reading →

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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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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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Words, Music, and a Pour: The Passions That Keep Me Grounded

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Writing has been with me since childhood—it’s how I make sense of the world. Music lets me give those feelings a voice, and bourbon has become the quiet ritual that helps me slow down and reflect. Together, they’re the passions that keep me grounded. Continue reading →

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