Tag Archives: personal reflections

A Song That Changed My Life (Again)

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Apparently, 97 days is long enough for WordPress to forget a life-changing song. Fortunately, my memory is a little better. Continue reading →

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Haven’t We Had This Conversation Before? Advice to My Younger Self

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could travel back in time, what advice would I give my younger self? It’s a good question, but WordPress keeps asking it in slightly different ways. Maybe the people writing these daily prompts could use a little advice themselves. Continue reading →

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Apparently, We’re All World Travelers

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Another day, another WordPress question assuming we’re all jet-setting around the globe. I don’t travel nearly as much as I’d like, but I’ve learned that meeting interesting people doesn’t require a passport. Sometimes all it takes is a friendly question, a little curiosity and a willingness to listen. Continue reading →

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If I Had to Step Into Someone Else’s Story

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It’s easy to choose a fictional character based on the exciting parts of the story. The harder part is remembering you also inherit the loneliness, danger, and pain that made that character who they are. Continue reading →

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Why Dogs Still Win the Pet Debate

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dogs feel like they were made to live alongside us — loyal, dependent, and genuinely happy to see us every day. Other pets? Some are fine, some are strange, and a few leave me wondering why anyone wanted them in the first place. Continue reading →

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