Tag Archives: companionship

My Lifelong Companion: Why I’d Choose a Dæmon Over a Pokémon (But Still Prefer My Wife and My Dog)

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I already have a devoted wife and a dog who follows us everywhere. But The Golden Compass made me rethink what a fictional lifelong companion could really mean. Continue reading →

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Why Dogs Still Win the Pet Debate

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dogs feel like they were made to live alongside us — loyal, dependent, and genuinely happy to see us every day. Other pets? Some are fine, some are strange, and a few leave me wondering why anyone wanted them in the first place. Continue reading →

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Happiness Is Still a Warm Dog

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Lucy was right — “Happiness is a warm puppy.” But after years of having dogs, I’ve learned that happiness isn’t limited to puppies. It’s found in every wagging tail, every trusting look, and every quiet moment spent with the ones who love us unconditionally — even when they raid the pantry. Continue reading →

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