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The Joy We Forget: Being a Kid at Heart

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Watching my grand-nephews, grand-nieces, and especially Sully reminds me what pure joy looks like—play without self-consciousness, laughter without restraint. Somewhere along the way, we trade that freedom for composure, and maybe it’s time we remembered how to play again. Continue reading →

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If a Genie Showed Up Tomorrow (and Why I’d Keep My Wishes Simple)

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I ever met a genie, I wouldn’t wish for fame or fortune. I’d wish for a fair shot, some peace for my family, and just enough margin to enjoy the life we’ve built. Continue reading →

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🎄 The Christmas I Finally Felt Grown-Up

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first time I really felt like a grown-up wasn’t when I got my first job or paid my first bill. It wasn’t even when I got married. The first time I really felt like a grown-up was one Christmas … Continue reading →

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Ten Years, Two Vows, One Love

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

On August 10, 2015, Daryl and I stood together in Marietta, Georgia, and promised our lives to each other. It wasn’t a big ceremony—no crowd, no fanfare—just the two of us, doing something completely for us. It was quiet, simple, … Continue reading →

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If Money Didn’t Matter…

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If money were out of the equation, I know exactly where I’d spend my time. It all circles back to writing, because that’s who I really am. One dream I’ve carried for years is to be a movie reviewer. Not … Continue reading →

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What Really Gives Me Energy

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When people talk about “energy,” they often mean sleep or caffeine. And sure, those help. But the things that truly energize me come from moments that lift my spirit, fuel my creativity, or remind me of why I do what … Continue reading →

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A Week Well Lived (One Quiet Moment at a Time)

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If you gave me a blank calendar and said, “Go ahead—fill it with your ideal week,” I wouldn’t book flights or pack bags. I wouldn’t even need to leave town. My perfect week would be made up of moments—some quiet, … 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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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 14, 2025: Pharisee, Saducee or Hopeful?

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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