Tag Archives: Cold War

The Story Between the Lines: Twelve Days and the Secret Mission Beneath the Waves

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Two lost nuclear submarines. A classified Navy mission. Twelve days left on the clock. What happened next became one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. 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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