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If I Could Switch Lives With a Fictional Character: James Bond

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Switching lives with a fictional character sounds fun until you consider the danger. But with a week in James Bond’s world—and the protections of being the hero—I could manage the martinis, tuxedos, fast cars and international intrigue. Continue reading →

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The Perfect Goodbye

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some series finales try to make us cry. Some try to tie up every loose end. But the best ones understand the show they’re ending. For me, no finale understood its own show better than Newhart, which ended not with a tearful goodbye, but with one final perfect laugh. Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Expect to Enroll at Hogwarts

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I avoided Harry Potter for years, assuming it just wasn’t for me. Then I finally watched the movies and accidentally became a fan. Butterbeer, however, remains indefensible. Continue reading →

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Ban “6-7” (And While We’re at It, Let’s Redefine “Poop”)

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Slang evolves. I understand that. But when students toss around “6-7” without realizing it traces back to a police code for a reported death, it isn’t edgy—it’s uninformed. Words carry weight. If we’re going to redefine everything because it sounds cool in a lyric or on TikTok, we might as well make “poop” mean delicious and “detention” mean spa day. At least then we’d know we were being ridiculous on purpose. Continue reading →

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Stranger Things—What Do You Do for an Encore After Something Monumental?

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Stranger Things finale delivers closure, nostalgia, and emotional payoff without losing its soul. After nearly a decade, the Duffer Brothers gave us an ending that feels earned—and deeply personal. Continue reading →

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