Tag Archives: American Culture

Why Thanksgiving Is My Favorite American Tradition

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

America may not have many centuries-old cultural traditions, but we do have Thanksgiving—a holiday built around family, food, football, gratitude and eating until basic movement becomes difficult. Continue reading →

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Why America Could Use More Respect for Its Elders

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Many cultures do a better job of honoring the elderly than we do. In America, we tend to celebrate youth, speed, and whatever comes with an app. Maybe it’s time we remembered that older people are not outdated software. They’re living libraries. Continue reading →

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Born Into a Small World: What 1966 Taught Me About Hope and Hard Truths

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I was born in 1966, a year shaped by war, civil unrest, and unspeakable violence—but also by music, television, faith, and moments of enduring joy. From the Cold War and Vietnam to Charlie Brown, Star Trek, and a pregnant nun playing Maria in The Sound of Music, it was a year of contradictions. Looking back, I realize that tension—between darkness and hope—didn’t just define the world I was born into. It helped shape the way I’ve learned to live in it. Continue reading →

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