Category Archives: Daily Prompt

One question, countless possible answers. Daily Prompt features my responses to WordPress’s daily writing questions, covering everything from personal memories and everyday experiences to unusual hypotheticals and life’s bigger questions. Sometimes reflective, sometimes irreverent, and frequently wondering who comes up with these questions.

A Song That Changed My Life (Again)

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Apparently, 97 days is long enough for WordPress to forget a life-changing song. Fortunately, my memory is a little better. Continue reading →

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Cryptocurrency: Investing in Absolutely Nothing

Posted on November 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A friend turned $1,000 in cryptocurrency into $100,000. I considered following his lead, but fortunately didn’t. A couple of months later, I checked the numbers and thanked God for my remarkable investment strategy: doing absolutely nothing. Continue reading →

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My Life Philosophy Hasn’t Changed in 26 Days

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Just 26 days after asking about my personal philosophy, WordPress wants to know my life philosophy again. The answer hasn’t changed, but my patience with repetitive prompts might have. Continue reading →

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No Context Needed? That’s a Dangerous Assumption.

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked for a few recent photos from my camera roll, with no context needed. That’s a dangerous assumption. From heartfelt memories to questionable plumbing, here are six pictures I’m not going to explain. Continue reading →

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Whatever It Takes: A Family Heirloom’s Story

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

An old fishing reel mounted on granite sits on my classroom desk. It may not look like much, but its story stretches back to the Great Depression and carries a lesson about family, sacrifice and perseverance that I’ll never forget. Continue reading →

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My Worst Travel Experience: An Airplane Door Disaster

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After traveling thousands of miles to Israel and London, I thought the adventure was over. Then an airport vehicle damaged our airplane door, and the airline decided we could fly anyway. Continue reading →

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Travel Advice From an Infrequent Traveler

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t travel enough to have a long list of rules. But I’ve learned two things: weigh your bags before leaving home, and make sure there’s nothing in your carry-on that could get you on a government watch list. Continue reading →

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My First Video Game: Playing Pong With Myself

Posted on October 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before Nintendo, Tecmo Super Bowl, and today’s elaborate video games, there was Pong. With a dedicated console and two paddles, I discovered that you didn’t necessarily need an opponent to have fun. You just needed two hands. Continue reading →

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First Personal Goal: Stop Asking Yes-No Questions

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress wants to know whether I set personal goals. As an English teacher, I have a problem with the question itself. But I’ll answer it anyway. Continue reading →

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The Future of Artificial Intelligence: The Illusion of Competence

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Artificial intelligence could transform education, medicine, science and countless other fields. But what happens when people use it to appear knowledgeable without actually learning? The future of AI depends not just on what the technology can accomplish, but on the responsibility of those who create and use it. Continue reading →

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