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A Place That Felt Like Home: Highlands, North Carolina

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Highlands, North Carolina, never became my actual home, but after enough visits, memories and family connections, it began to feel like one. Continue reading →

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Beach or Mountains? The Beauty of Choosing Your Kind of Peace

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Whether it’s the warm sand and steady rhythm of the waves or the crisp air and sweeping vistas of the mountains, both places offer a different kind of peace. Some days call for the beach, others for the mountains—and the real gift is having the choice. Continue reading →

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If You Could Live Anywhere In the World

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If home is where the heart is, then I suppose mine would sit somewhere between the mountains and the people I love — a place where quiet mornings meet family weekends and the horizon always feels familiar. Continue reading →

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Beach or Mountain? Both Have Their Appeal

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

As a child, my family lived mainly near beach towns. We moved to Fort Pierce, Fla., when I was about three years old, and after that, I ended up living in three other Florida towns — Sarasota, Fort Walton Beach … Continue reading →

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