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My Favorite Meme Is Making Fun of Memes

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t have a favorite meme. Memes are not treasured heirlooms. They are disposable little jokes we fling at each other when complete sentences feel too ambitious. Continue reading →

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How to Build Loyal Subscribers, According to a Guy Still Looking for More

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked how to build loyal subscribers, so naturally I am sharing my expertise as a blogger with 409 subscribers after only 15 years of effort. Continue reading →

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Minimalism, Practiced

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked about minimalism again, less than a month after asking basically the same question. So I gave it the minimalist answer it deserved. Continue reading →

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A Friendly Little Question, and Other Ways to Start a Bar Fight

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sunday’s WordPress prompt asks which public figure I disagree with the most. That sounds thoughtful until you realize it’s less a writing prompt than a folding chair being slid across the floor at a town hall meeting. Continue reading →

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If Something Had My Name on It

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If something carried my name, I wouldn’t want it to be just a building or a street people pass without noticing. If it means anything, it ought to connect to something useful, lasting—or at least something properly aged. Continue reading →

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Hidden Talents (Including One That May Be Slightly Questionable)

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some skills show up immediately. Others stay hidden until life gives them a reason to appear—and sometimes they’re stranger than expected. Continue reading →

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Luck, Ladders, and Cracked Sidewalks

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Doug reflects (with humor) on superstition, lucky socks, broken mirrors, and why prayer makes a lot more sense than luck. Continue reading →

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If I Were an Animal… Probably a Golden Retriever

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Loyal, observant, occasionally distracted, and always appreciative of a good treat—if I had to compare myself to an animal, the golden retriever might be the closest match. Continue reading →

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A Letter to My 100-year-old Self.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I ever make it to 100, it will be a family record. So what would I say to that future version of myself? Mostly questions—about family, faith, writing, and whether the diaper fits. Continue reading →

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Where Would I Go On a Shopping Spree?

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If someone handed me an unlimited credit card and said “Go on a shopping spree,” we’d probably need to establish a spending limit—or at least a time limit. Because if I wander into the right bourbon store with no guardrails, things could get expensive very quickly. Continue reading →

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