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The Creative Choice to Keep It Simple

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Creativity doesn’t always look like art supplies or a blank page. Sometimes it looks like choosing simplicity on purpose—assembling a few pieces, clearing the table, and making room for connection. This Christmas, creativity showed up quietly, in the intention behind a shared meal and the time set aside to enjoy it. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Empty Chair (Thanksgiving)

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Thanksgiving always brings its share of empty chairs—loved ones we miss and memories we carry forward. This year added another twist: after helping cook the whole feast, my chair ended up empty too. Between grief, gratitude, and an untimely stomach rebellion, this Thanksgiving reminded me how loss and love sit side by side at the table. Continue reading →

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Doing More of What Matters

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When I stop and ask myself what I could do more of, a handful of things jump to the front of my mind. First, exercise. I need to be in better health, and moving my body consistently is a big … Continue reading →

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