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Sawdust and Surprises

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never considered myself particularly handy, but once upon a time I built a multi-level chinchilla cage from scratch—complete with a sliding drawer, custom shelves, and a dark applewood branch that led to a handmade cubby at the top. It may not have been professional-grade carpentry, but it stood, it worked, and for one ambitious season of life, so did I. Continue reading →

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Still can’t believe I did this

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not the most handy guy. Honestly, I’m great with words but not so great with a hammer and nails. But a lot of years ago my then-wife got a chinchilla as a class pet and I got the bright … Continue reading →

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