Tag Archives: imagination

What If We Tried Living in This World?

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Which video game world would I choose to live in? None of them. As an English teacher, I’m more concerned about a generation that can master imaginary worlds while struggling with basic math, literature and history. Perhaps it’s time we focused less on escaping reality and more on preparing our children to improve it. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Who Became Everyone

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before the stages, cameras and applause, there was a shy and lonely boy who learned to fill empty rooms with imaginary lives. Continue reading →

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A Singular Question With a Plural Answer

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress asked, “What is your favorite animal?” It’s a familiar question, just slightly reworded, and it assumes that affection fits neatly into a single choice. The honest answer doesn’t. Sometimes the best responses require more imagination than the questions that ask for them. Continue reading →

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The Dreamer Who Dug Out the Muck

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve admired Walt Disney for as long as I can remember—maybe because I got to walk through the Magic Kingdom before it opened, or maybe because I’ve always been drawn to people who imagine worlds that don’t yet exist. If I could meet any historical figure, he’d be the one. After all, he’s the man who looked at Florida’s muddy lakes and simply said, “Not in my park,” then built magic from the ground up. Continue reading →

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