Tag Archives: family memories

No Context Needed? That’s a Dangerous Assumption.

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked for a few recent photos from my camera roll, with no context needed. That’s a dangerous assumption. From heartfelt memories to questionable plumbing, here are six pictures I’m not going to explain. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 30, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Caring About What Matters

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother didn’t have to love the Archies or baseball to share those experiences with me. She taught me that one of the greatest expressions of love is taking an interest in what matters to someone else. Continue reading →

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Whatever It Takes: A Family Heirloom’s Story

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

An old fishing reel mounted on granite sits on my classroom desk. It may not look like much, but its story stretches back to the Great Depression and carries a lesson about family, sacrifice and perseverance that I’ll never forget. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Starting the Day Right

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Every year on my birthday, Mom called at precisely 8 a.m., the moment I was born. Those calls became a cherished tradition and, years later, a reminder of the importance of beginning each day with God. Continue reading →

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The Novel I Never Thought I Could Write

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’d spent much of my life writing, but a novel seemed beyond my abilities. Then I set a deadline, finished the manuscript and handed my father a binder containing the entire book. I still wonder whether it’s any good, but nobody can take away the accomplishment of writing it. Continue reading →

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The Only Tattoo I’d Choose Again

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I never expected to get a tattoo, much less have one that meant this much. But when WordPress asked what I’d choose right now, the answer was already on my arm—and written even more permanently on my heart. Continue reading →

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The Stranger Who Restored My Faith in People

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We were stranded on a rural Georgia road after hitting a deer when a stranger stopped to help. Nearly twelve years later, I still remember what his simple act of kindness taught me about people. Continue reading →

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Camping: Where Memories Are Made and Sleeping Bags Go to Die

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The WordPress question only asked if I’ve ever been camping, so technically “yes” would have been enough. But since I have stories involving Boy Scouts, Florida-Georgia trauma, a ruined sleeping bag, a lightning storm under a Hobie Cat, and a meaningful breast cancer walk, maybe this deserves a little more than one word. Continue reading →

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