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Close Encounters of a Various Kind

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

From a TV granny to a 60 Minutes legend, from a convicted killer to a teaching hero — I’ve had my share of encounters with the famous and infamous. What I’ve learned is that fame itself fades, but the mark people leave behind doesn’t. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Matthew 25:31-45 And when did we see you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 3, 2025: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 11, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Matthew 25:31-45 And when did we see you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 10, 2024: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 4, 2023: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 11, 2021 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Matthew 25:31-45 And when did we see you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 18, 2021

Posted on April 18, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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