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From Maycomb to Mount Olympus to Old Kentucky: What I’m Reading Now

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’m reading three books right now—two with my students and one just for myself. My 8th graders are deep in To Kill a Mockingbird, my 9th graders are journeying through The Odyssey, and at home I’m finally returning to The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, a book my mother once read aloud to me as a child. Each of these stories is speaking to me in a different way this season. Continue reading →

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Looking Three Years Down the Road

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Three years isn’t a lifetime, but it’s long enough for a lot to change—if I’m intentional about it. When I picture 2028, I see a life built on the same foundation I have now, just with a little more clarity, a little more peace, and hopefully a few more good stories to tell. Continue reading →

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What’s Been in the Barrel

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Life rarely lets all the barrels mature at once. Some projects are ready to pour; others still need time in the wood. Between the daily rhythm of writing, teaching, and tinkering, I’m learning that the workbench isn’t about finishing — it’s about faith in the process. Continue reading →

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The Deadline That Mattered Most

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I didn’t just want to finish Tumbleweeds — I needed to. My dad’s smile when I handed him that binder told me the goal was worth every late night at the keyboard. 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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What Gets Better with Age?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“So teach us to number our days     that we may get a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 (ESV) A lot of things, actually. I started teaching when I was 50 years old, and in those early days, I felt … Continue reading →

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