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Quick Thought – Friday, October 31, 2025– Lessons From Mom: Teach Your Children Well

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the fifth of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Proverbs 22:1-16 Train up a child in the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 18, 2025: Every Calling is Unique

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 66 Come and hear, all you who fear God,    and I will tell what he has done for my soul.Psalm 66:16 Reflect Everyone who follows the Lord has an original story to tell about what led them to His … Continue reading →

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Art That Speaks My Language

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Art comes in many forms. Some use paint, others use words, and some use sound. From Renoir and Monet to Poe, Twain, and the sounds of Toto and Steely Dan, art at its best moves us and stays with us long after the moment has passed. Continue reading →

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Words, Music, and a Pour: The Passions That Keep Me Grounded

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Writing has been with me since childhood—it’s how I make sense of the world. Music lets me give those feelings a voice, and bourbon has become the quiet ritual that helps me slow down and reflect. Together, they’re the passions that keep me grounded. Continue reading →

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A Regret in Black and White Keys

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What skill would I like to learn? For me, it’s piano. I know a little guitar—just enough to strum a tune—but not enough to do anything meaningful with it. And sure, I can peck out “Chopsticks,” but that’s about the … Continue reading →

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🎶 Why Toto IV Is My All-Time Favorite Album 🎶

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This one’s easy. I love a lot of albums—Christopher Cross’ debut, Minute By Minute by the Doobie Brothers, Eagles Greatest Hits, Steely Dan’s Aja, and Donald Fagen’s The Nightfly, just to name a few. Most of them live in the … Continue reading →

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“Without Music, Life Would Be a Mistake”

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Music has been the backbone of my family for as long as I can remember. My mother was a music major in college, and she starred in musicals both before and after I was born. Some of my earliest memories … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 7, 2025: Influenced or Influencing?

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:13-20 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.Matthew 5:16 Reflect When I was a kid, one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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An Interview with My Mother: Her Voice Still Speaks

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When I asked my mother what she most hoped people remembered about her, she didn’t hesitate: “I wanted everyone I met to feel seen and loved, because each person is somebody’s baby — and God’s gift. I wasn’t perfect at it, but I tried. And if they remember me, I hope they remember Him more. I loved people because He loved me first.” Continue reading →

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A Life in Layers: Who I Am, One Piece at a Time

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question is, “How would you describe yourself to someone?” It’s a big one—with more than a few layers. I believe the most important things about us are the roles we play in the lives of others. First and foremost, … Continue reading →

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