Tag Archives: Daily Prompt

I Don’t Follow Bloggers. I Follow Writers.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I blog every day, but I don’t really follow bloggers.

I read blogs. I click around. I sometimes find something thoughtful, funny or surprisingly well-written. But I don’t follow bloggers the way I follow favorite bands, authors, movies, teams or restaurants.

I don’t really follow bloggers.

I follow good writing when I find it. Continue reading →

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When Fun Shows Up Where You’re Not Looking

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I planned the Chattanooga part of our vacation pretty well, but one of the best moments was the one I never scheduled. Sometimes fun shows up where you’re not looking. Continue reading →

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My Brain Runs on Vampire Hours

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I know I should sleep more, but my brain gets productive right when it should be shutting down. Apparently, I run on vampire hours — and I’m overdue for some maintenance. Continue reading →

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A Morning Walk Through Mountain Memories

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A simple 5,000-step challenge became a morning walk through mountain air, family memories, waterfalls, golf paths and the kind of beauty I don’t want to take for granted. Continue reading →

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My Mind Needs a Shepherd, Too

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative thoughts often show up sounding like evidence. But not every thought deserves a permanent address in my head, and my mind needs a Shepherd, too. Continue reading →

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The Boring Life I Used to Mock

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I was younger, routine sounded like a prison sentence with a mortgage. Now I understand that boring may not be the opposite of living. Sometimes it’s what protects the life you love. Continue reading →

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My Gut Was Right. That Doesn’t Mean Life Was Simple.

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Following your gut does not always lead to something perfect. Sometimes it leads to something complicated, difficult, and absolutely worth it. Continue reading →

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Samwise Gamgee for Emperor

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If Palpatine is holding an election and Vader is the official nominee, the whole thing is already suspicious. So I’m crossing universes and nominating the one person humble enough not to want the throne. Continue reading →

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The Walk I Did Not Take

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s prompt asked me to go for a walk and photograph something eye-catching. Instead, I found peace in deciding not to turn a Florida midday into a forced inspiration project. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Budget for 24 Hours? I’d Buy a Future

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had unlimited money for 24 hours, I wouldn’t use it to act rich. I’d use it to build something that would keep working after the money well ran dry. Continue reading →

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