Tag Archives: family legacy

What I Choose to Think About: Finding Joy After Loss

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I will never be happy that my mother died. But I can choose to see more than what cancer took. Her love still bears fruit through my daughter, my grandchildren and the generations that follow. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: Janis Brown in a Bottle

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I carried a small Green River jug to the funeral of one of my oldest friends’ mothers. By the end of the reception, we realized the bourbon had followed much the same path she had—and reflected her personality almost perfectly. Continue reading →

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🪙 A Million Ways to Give

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I had a million dollars to give away, I wouldn’t give it all to one place. I’d spread it among the people and causes that shaped me—faith, family, compassion, and education. Continue reading →

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