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A Dream of Paris: The Trip at the Top of My Bucket List

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes a dream begins in the most unexpected place. Mine began on a ride at Walt Disney World, when a nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower brought tears to my eyes and inspired a promise to myself: Someday, Daryl and I are going to Paris. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 21: Christmas Edition—The Day the Cheapskate Takes the Cork Out

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Every other week, I write about finding bourbon that feels extravagant without the extravagant price tag. But Christmas isn’t the day for restraint. It’s the day to open the bottle you’ve been saving, to pour generously, and to share it with the people who matter most. Bourbon can always be replaced. Friends and family can’t. Continue reading →

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