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I Don’t Hate Student Slang. I Hate Whatever “6-7” Is.

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Every generation has its annoying slang, but “6-7” feels different. It is loud, contagious, mostly meaningless by the time it reaches the classroom, and somehow perfectly designed to derail learning five seconds after it begins. Continue reading →

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Some Lessons High School Taught Me (A Few of Them the Hard Way)

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

High school taught me a lot, and not all of it came from the front of a classroom. Some lessons were obvious only after the fact. For example: if you struggle with Algebra, signing up for Math Analysis is less … Continue reading →

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Ignore the Peanut Gallery

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I spent too many teenage years worrying about what other people would think. If I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be simple: ignore the peanut gallery and choose courage over conformity. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 7, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: God Bless the Bulldogs!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 12th 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 Psalm 71 But I will hope continually     and will praise … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 17, 2025: Unto the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:31-46 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40 Reflect David Menasche loved teaching English. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 7, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: God bless the Bulldogs!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 12th 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 Psalm 71 But I will hope continually     and will praise … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 17, 2024: Unto the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:31-46 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40 Reflect David Menasche loved teaching English. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 17, 2022: Unto the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:31-46 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40 Reflect David Menasche loved teaching English. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 7, 2021 – Lessons From Mom: God bless the Bulldogs!

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 12th 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 Psalm 71 But I will hope continually     and will praise … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 11, 2021: Unto the Least of These

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:31-46 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40 Reflect David Menasche loved teaching English. … Continue reading →

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