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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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1966: Some Good and Some Very Bad

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Once, when I was digging through some old books in my Dad’s garage, I came across a yearbook for the events of 1966. Two of them captured my attention because of how horrible they were. In July, a man named … Continue reading →

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