Tag Archives: life reflections

Five-Year-Old Me Had No Career Plan Whatsoever

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some children grow up announcing they want to be astronauts, doctors, or firefighters. At five years old, I had no such vision. My first serious ideas about the future didn’t show up until much later — and when they did, they came with names like Bob Costas and Pulitzer Prize dreams. Continue reading →

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Why I’d Take the Car Every Time

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the destination matters most. But if the journey counts too, nothing beats a car. Every other option sounds good until reality gets involved. Continue reading →

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Luck, Ladders, and Cracked Sidewalks

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Doug reflects (with humor) on superstition, lucky socks, broken mirrors, and why prayer makes a lot more sense than luck. Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Make a Few Calls

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When truly great news arrives, my first instinct isn’t to celebrate alone—it’s to reach for the phone. The people we call first say a lot about who grounds us, who understands us, and who makes joy even better when it’s shared. Continue reading →

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