Tag Archives: Movies

My Favorite People, Today and Always

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Movie stars may inspire us—Jimmy Stewart’s warmth, John Wayne’s grit, Tom Hanks’ steady humanity—but they’ll never hold a candle to the people who truly shape our lives. My favorites aren’t found on a screen. They’re the ones who anchor my days, steady my heart, and make life worth living. Today’s answer is the same as it’s always been: family comes first. Continue reading →

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If Money Didn’t Matter…

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If money were out of the equation, I know exactly where I’d spend my time. It all circles back to writing, because that’s who I really am. One dream I’ve carried for years is to be a movie reviewer. Not … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Favorite Movies (Plus 2 More, Because 10 Just Isn’t Enough)

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I tried to make a Top Ten list. Really, I did. But once I hit nine, I had four films all clamoring for that last spot — all too good, too personal, or too meaningful to cut. So, here we … Continue reading →

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Check Your Politics at the Theater Door

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a simple magic to going to the movies. For two hours, the lights dim, the world outside fades away, and we’re swept into another reality. Lately, though, it feels like an uninvited guest is showing up at every screening: … Continue reading →

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The Fine Line Between Passion and Avoidance

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

You ever get so wrapped up in something that you look up and realize hours have flown by? That’s a pretty common experience—but for me, living with ADHD, it’s not just an occasional thing. It’s something deeper, something we call … Continue reading →

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🎉 The Ultimate Earthly Dinner Party: A Gathering of Legends

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’ve all seen the question float around social media: “If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?” It’s the kind of question that gets you dreaming. The first time I considered it, my thoughts … Continue reading →

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Finding Comfort in the Everyday

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Comfort, for me, doesn’t come from fancy self-care routines or expensive habits. It shows up in the little, intentional choices … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters of a Various Kind

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Over the course of my 58 years, I’ve encountered numerous people who achieved fame for various reasons – some of which might not be sources of pride for them. Before my earliest memories, my Dad was involved with the Jaycees … Continue reading →

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