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Pet Peeves, Classroom Edition: The Annoyances That Really Test My Patience

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I try not to let everyday frustrations get under my skin, but the classroom has a few recurring moments that make me stop, breathe, and pray for patience. From the infamous “Can I go to the bathroom?” question right in the middle of a great discussion to laptops that mysteriously never make it to school, these are the pet peeves that push me the most—and one that rises above all the rest. Continue reading →

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Forgive and Forget? Sure. But Not Fitted Sheets.

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t hold grudges. Honestly, I don’t have the time, the energy, or the stomach acid for it. Life’s too short and my peace is too expensive. That said… I am still a little mad at the person who invented … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 15, 2025: Count It All Joy

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 121 The Lord will keep you from all evil;    he will keep your life.The Lord will keep    your going out and your coming in    from this time forth and forevermore.Psalm 121:7-8 Reflect It was a dark and stormy night. No, really. The evening of March 14, 2008, in … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 15, 2024: Count It All Joy

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 121 The Lord will keep you from all evil;     he will keep your life. The Lord will keep     your going out and your coming in     from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 Reflect It was a dark and stormy night. No, really. The evening … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 15, 2022

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 121 The Lord will keep you from all evil;     he will keep your life. The Lord will keep     your going out and your coming in     from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 Reflect It was a dark and stormy night. No really. The evening … Continue reading →

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Atlanta traffic and the Peach Pass — is it worth it?

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Before I get into the bulk of my comments, let me start by saying this: I don’t live in Atlanta. I used to, but I moved to Jacksonville almost six years ago. However, I drive back and forth through Atlanta … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 15, 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 121 The Lord will keep you from all evil;     he will keep your life. The Lord will keep     your going out and your coming in     from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 Reflect It was a dark and stormy night. No really. The evening … Continue reading →

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