Tag Archives: family

Love Is Still the Only Thing I Can’t Live Without

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Possessions can be replaced, and routines can change. But the love I have for my wife, daughter, grandchildren, and God is what makes life meaningful. Eight months later, my answer remains the same. Continue reading →

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Success Is What You Leave Behind

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

At 60, I’m looking back at what I’ve accomplished and ahead at dreams still unfinished. Maybe success isn’t about achieving everything we want, but about living a life that matters and still having reasons to want another tomorrow. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 6, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Grandfather

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Six months after her divorce, my mother faced an uncomfortable decision when her former father-in-law died. What she did taught me a lasting lesson about honoring grandparents, respecting family relationships and putting children first. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: One Big Happy Family

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When Mom remarried, four children became a blended family, whether we liked it or not. Years later, we’ve experienced marriages, divorces, births, and loss. But one lesson remains: We’re still family. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 31, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: A Child’s First Teacher

Posted on October 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother was a music teacher and a children’s television personality before she became my first teacher. Sixty years later, the lessons she taught me about faith, kindness and character remain with me. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 28, 2026– Lessons From Mom: We’re All Special

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My grandmother made every grandchild feel special. My mother made each of her children feel like the favorite. Together, they taught me something extraordinary about God’s love. Continue reading →

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Fully Alive: Three Moments I’ll Never Forget

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The moments that made me feel most alive weren’t about adrenaline. They were the first times I held my daughter, my grandson and my granddaughter. Continue reading →

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The Person in the Mirror

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The people closest to us often become our clearest mirrors. Marriage has taught me uncomfortable truths, important lessons, and a lot about the person I still want to become.
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The Story Between the Lines: The Dog That Changed How America Saw a Family

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

He came from a poor family in the rural South and somehow became associated with some of the highest honors in his field. His real legacy, though, was helping people see a family differently. Continue reading →

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How I Make Time for Self-Care

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t really have a self-care routine. What I have are a handful of things that help me slow down, reset, and reclaim a little time for myself. Continue reading →

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