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A Dream of Paris: The Trip at the Top of My Bucket List

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes a dream begins in the most unexpected place. Mine began on a ride at Walt Disney World, when a nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower brought tears to my eyes and inspired a promise to myself: Someday, Daryl and I are going to Paris. Continue reading →

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The Best Part Isn’t Behind You

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If my future self could send me one sentence, I wouldn’t waste it on baseball, bourbon or investment advice. I’d want reassurance that there is still something ahead worth walking toward. Continue reading →

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Five-Year-Old Me Had No Career Plan Whatsoever

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some children grow up announcing they want to be astronauts, doctors, or firefighters. At five years old, I had no such vision. My first serious ideas about the future didn’t show up until much later — and when they did, they came with names like Bob Costas and Pulitzer Prize dreams. Continue reading →

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Could or Would?

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question this week is a little odd: What could you try for the first time? It’s the kind of prompt that stops you for a second. Could? Why not would? The difference between the two is subtle, but it … Continue reading →

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If Money Didn’t Matter…

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If money were out of the equation, I know exactly where I’d spend my time. It all circles back to writing, because that’s who I really am. One dream I’ve carried for years is to be a movie reviewer. Not … Continue reading →

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