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Reasons, Excuses and One Refreshingly Honest Student

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From broken Internet to stolen bookbags, teachers hear plenty of excuses. But one student skipped the story and simply admitted, “I just didn’t do it.” Continue reading →

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I’m Inspired By the People Who Take Away My Excuses

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people inspire us not because their lives are easy, but because they keep showing up when life gives them every reason not to. Their example reminds me how much I have — and how few excuses I really have. Continue reading →

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