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Six Months From Now…

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A wedding funded. A certification completed. A garage still packed. A book still waiting. And in the next six months? A granddaughter on the way — and a challenge that’s staring back at me in the mirror. Continue reading →

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The People Across the Table

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The people I most love to be around aren’t a crowd. They’re the ones across the table — the ones who know me without explanation and stay anyway. Continue reading →

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The Gift That Stopped Time

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A few Christmases ago, my daughter gave me something I didn’t even know I still longed for — a custom portrait that reunited three generations of our family, including my mother, who passed away in 2007. It hangs in our living room now, a daily reminder of legacy, love, and a daughter who knows her father’s heart. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Grandfather

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 11th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Proverbs 16 Gray hair is a crown of … Continue reading →

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That Tear, Small and Sacred

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a moment in the classroom that hits me like nothing else. It’s not loud or flashy. It’s quiet—the kind of moment when a kid finally gets it, turns in something they’re proud of for the first time, or smiles … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Love, and the Grace to Be Thankful

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I feel a lot of emotions, and not always the positive ones today’s question asks about. Honestly, I do feel a lot of happiness and positivity—probably because I inherited my mom’s way of looking at life. She always taught me … Continue reading →

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A Name for All My Questions

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There are some questions so broad they feel impossible to answer, and “What are you curious about?” is one of them. My mind could wander through theology, history, or the future of storytelling. But lately, my answer has become beautifully … Continue reading →

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A Smile, a Story, and a Kentucky Hug

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

How would I describe myself to someone who can’t see me? I’d start with the basics: I’m in my late 50s, about 5’8”, with salt-and-pepper hair (more salt these days) and a matching beard. Behind my glasses are hazel-green eyes, … Continue reading →

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The Friday Question: “What’s the story behind your nickname?”

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Nicknames are funny things. Sometimes, they just find you, and before you know it, they carry more meaning than you expected. Today’s question made me reflect on the nicknames I’ve collected over the years, and I realized they’ve come to … Continue reading →

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Ten Things I Know for Sure

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The older I get, the more I realize how much I don’t know — and how much of life is unpredictable, messy, and constantly changing. But even in the chaos, there are a few things I’ve come to know deep … Continue reading →

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