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One-Day Life University (Asterisk Required)

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What if there were a place where life’s most common mistakes were taught in advance—by people who made them first? No degrees, no credits, no mascot. Just hard-earned wisdom, a sense of humor, and an asterisk doing a lot of legal work. Continue reading →

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My Long, Winding, Occasionally Uninvited College Tour

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I attended college the hard way — with false starts, one official uninvitation, a detour through the U.S. Air Force, and a community college class that accidentally changed my life. It turns out learning sticks better when you’re finally ready to show up. Continue reading →

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Relationships That Add to My Life (and the Ones That Should Come With a Warning Label)

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some relationships recharge your life; others quietly drain the battery while smiling at you. I’m grateful for the people who bring peace, laughter, and perspective—and I’ve learned, the hard way, that not every relationship deserves shelf space. This is a friendly, slightly sarcastic inventory of both. Continue reading →

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What a Handshake Taught Me About Character

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I do think I’m a good judge of character—not because I’m never wrong, but because I pay attention. First impressions aren’t verdicts; they’re signals. Eye contact. Presence. A handshake that tells you whether someone is fully there or already looking past you. Discernment isn’t about suspicion or cynicism—it’s about noticing patterns and remaining open to being corrected. Wisdom knows when to trust the read… and when to revise it. Continue reading →

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➡️ The People Who Taught Me How to Live

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Most of the principles that guide my life came from my mom and my stepdad, Charles Fulton. Mom taught me to treat people with kindness and respect, and Charles taught me what integrity really looks like when no one’s watching. They both showed me what it means to follow Jesus and keep faith at the center. The rest, life taught me — that growth never stops, and that gratitude changes everything. Continue reading →

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