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The Sunday Pour: The Shared Toast

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The drink may fade from memory, but the sound of a shared toast lingers. The clink binds us—across joy, grief, and every moment in between. 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 – 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 – 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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Holiday Traditions, Family Recipes, and a Table Full of Memories

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

From Mom’s unbeatable mashed potatoes to my own cranberry sauce (which absolutely does not come from a can), our family’s Thanksgiving table has always been full of tradition. This year, with Lizzi, Sully, and Talon here, I’m passing those recipes on directly—and remembering the woman who started them all. Continue reading →

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