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What I Admire — Quiet Strength and Organized Minds

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I find myself most inspired by people who quietly do the right thing and those who can bring instant order to chaos. Their calm, steady clarity is something I admire deeply—especially since organization has never been my natural gift. These everyday strengths shape the world more than we notice. Continue reading →

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From Wicked Truths to Oz Foolishness: The Quote the Wizard Got Completely Backwards

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

With the release of Wicked: For Good, we’re all looking back at the world of Oz — but revisiting the 1939 classic makes one line stand out for all the wrong reasons. The Wizard’s most famous “lesson” about the heart isn’t just flawed; it’s the exact opposite of true. Here’s why this beloved movie gives us magic, music, nostalgia… and one truly terrible piece of moral advice. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 4, 2025: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 4, 2024: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 4, 2023: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 4, 2022: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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