Tag Archives: perspective

Ten Years Is a Long Way to See Clearly

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Ten years sounds simple until you realize how little of life ever unfolds exactly the way you pictured it. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Empty Glass

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A shared bourbon glass eventually empties, but the empty glass is not always asking for another pour. Sometimes it is simply reminding us that enough can be enough. Continue reading →

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Choosing Peace

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Peace rarely arrives by accident. Sometimes it comes through forgiveness, sometimes through prayer, and sometimes through learning that not every storm deserves your participation. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: Spring Pour—Rediscovering What Was Already There

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Spring does not always bring something entirely new. Sometimes it simply helps us rediscover something good that had slipped out of sight—much like an overlooked bottle on the back shelf that suddenly reminds us why it belonged there all along. Continue reading →

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Things Most People Still Haven’t Quite Figured Out

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some questions are so broad they almost invite comedy first and reflection second. From traffic habits to phone manners to hidden burdens, the list is longer than most of us want to admit. Continue reading →

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Some Feelings Knock Louder Than Others

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative feelings show up whether invited or not. The challenge is learning how to keep them from settling in and taking over. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Rickhouse Window

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A rickhouse is a quiet place where whiskey ages slowly in the dark. But when a beam of sunlight slips through a dusty window, the barrels suddenly reveal details you might not notice otherwise. Sometimes life works the same way—nothing changes except the light. Continue reading →

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Love Is the Only Thing I Can’t Live Without

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We think our lives depend on our phones, our cars, our tools. But strip everything away and one truth remains: objects are replaceable. Love isn’t. Continue reading →

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Home Isn’t the House

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I once lived in a house that bounced, sagged, sank into the earth, and secretly hosted a thriving rodent community. And somehow, I still loved it. These days, I live somewhere far more stable—but the real difference is who I share it with. Turns out, home isn’t about perfect construction. It’s about a solid foundation where it matters most. Continue reading →

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From Gummy Bears to Chocolate to … Bourbon

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A year ago, my favorite candy was gummy bears. I still like them. These days, though, I’d rather have chocolate—and if I’m being completely honest, I’d rather have bourbon than either. Call it growing up… or at least growing older with better taste. Continue reading →

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