Tag Archives: Neglect

The Sunday Pour: The Open Bottle

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A forgotten bottle in the back of the pantry became a quiet warning: what we neglect can slowly lose what once made it rich. Faith, joy, love and peace don’t usually disappear all at once. Sometimes they simply evaporate. Continue reading →

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An Update On an Old Fable — (Emperors, Clothes and Misplaced Priorities)…

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

After one emperor fled in shame, the kingdom hoped for wiser leadership—but found something far more dangerous. The new ruler listened without hearing, spoke without saying anything, and busied himself with appearances while his people went unheard. As trusted voices were ignored and flatterers gained influence, the kingdom did not fall all at once—it slowly faded, as its best and brightest quietly slipped away. Continue reading →

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