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The Part of My Routine I’d Love to Skip (But Never Should)

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Everyone has parts of their daily rhythm they’d rather fast-forward through—but for me, skipping them usually comes back to bite me. Especially with ADHD, routines are the rails that keep my train on track. Continue reading →

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What’s Been in the Barrel

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Life rarely lets all the barrels mature at once. Some projects are ready to pour; others still need time in the wood. Between the daily rhythm of writing, teaching, and tinkering, I’m learning that the workbench isn’t about finishing — it’s about faith in the process. Continue reading →

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The Grading Gauntlet: My Battle with Procrastination

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve been putting off grading for weeks, telling myself I’d get to it when things slowed down. They never did. With grades due Monday, I turned the weekend into “The Grading Gauntlet” — a personal challenge to beat the clock, one batch of essays at a time. Turns out, sometimes the only way to conquer procrastination is to make a game out of it. Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Plan: From Whistles to Whiskey

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tonight, I’ll be reffing a middle school football game, which should wrap up between 6:30 and 7. After that it’s straight home: ref uniform into the washing machine, a light dinner, and then on to grading for progress reports. Most … Continue reading →

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